Bean Cheese Quesadillas (Printable Version)

Creamy beans and melted cheese between crispy tortillas for a fast, comforting lunch or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1.5 cups canned beans (black or pinto), drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
04 - 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil

→ To Serve

05 - Salsa
06 - Sour cream
07 - Sliced avocado or guacamole
08 - Chopped cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Lightly mash the drained beans with a fork to facilitate spreading.
02 - Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet, then evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese over half of it followed by approximately 3 tablespoons of mashed beans.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, then slice into wedges and serve immediately with preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes
  • Vegetarian & crowd-pleasing
02 -
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheese and oil.
  • Whole wheat or corn tortillas work great for variation.
03 -
  • Add sauteed onions or chopped jalapenos to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Press gently with a spatula for crispier quesadillas every time.
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