Vegetarian Quesadillas with Black Beans
These Vegetarian Quesadillas with Black Beans are a delicious and nutritious meal option, loaded with flavor and ingredients that will satisfy any craving. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or frying pan
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spatula
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 grater (optional)
- 1 stove
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup bell peppers diced (any color)
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- optional fresh cilantro for garnish
- optional salsa or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add corn, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a clean skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and place over medium heat.
- Place one flour tortilla in the skillet, and sprinkle half of it with a portion of the cheese. Spoon a quarter of the black bean mixture over the cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese melts.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by salsa or guacamole if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add any additional vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini to the filling.
To make them spicier, consider adding chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the black bean mixture.
For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.