Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes | 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 | Yield: 4 quesadillas
Description:
These Black Bean Quesadillas are a delightful and easy appetizer perfect for entertaining friends during casual visits. They’re highly adaptable, allowing you to incorporate various ingredients like black olives, green chiles, green onions, and more, to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | On half of each tortilla, sprinkle 1/4 cup of black beans and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese blend. |
| 2 | Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. |
| 3 | Fold the tortillas over the filling to form a half-circle shape. Carefully place two quesadillas into the skillet at a time. Add more oil as needed to ensure even browning. |
| 4 | Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted. |
| 5 | Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess oil. |
| 6 | Transfer the quesadillas onto a plate and cut each into 4 wedges. |
| 7 | Garnish with chopped cilantro and tomatoes. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side, if desired. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 508.2
- Fat: 27.8g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7g
- Cholesterol: 25.1mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Carbohydrates: 48.1g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Protein: 16.9g
These Black Bean Quesadillas are not only delicious but also packed with flavor and nutrients. They’re perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or as a delightful appetizer to share with friends and family. Enjoy experimenting with different toppings to create your own unique twist on this classic dish!
