Black Bean Quesadillas

Enjoy a quesadilla any night of the week! This quesadilla recipe can be served as a tasty lunch, dinner, or side dish.

Prep 5 minCook 10 minTotal 15 minUpdated Jul 3, 202615 minVegetarian

Enjoy a quesadilla any night of the week! This quesadilla recipe can be served as a tasty lunch, dinner, or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Chunky salsa, or pico de gallo
  • 15.5 cup Low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tbsp Shredded reduced-fat Colby & Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 4 cup Flour tortillas(9 inch)
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Using a small-hole strainer, drain liquid from salsa; discard liquid.
  2. Transfer leftover tomato mixture to a medium bowl.
  3. Mix in black beans, cheese, and cilantro until combined.
  4. Divide black bean mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each).
  5. Fold tortillas in half.
  6. Heat large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Brush with oil.
  8. Place filled tortillas on a griddle.
  9. Cook, carefully flipping once, until tortillas are gold brown and crisp and cheese filling melts, about 5 minutes.
  10. Cut quesadillas into wedges.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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