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A Flavorful Journey Recipe

A Flavorful Journey Recipe
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5 from 27 reviews

These Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal featuring a flavorful blend of black beans, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese, all encased in crispy, golden tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner or snack, they are garnished with fresh cilantro and served with sour cream and salsa for added zest.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

Tortillas & Cooking

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for cooking)

Garnish & Serving

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sour cream and salsa (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Filling: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Mix the Beans: Transfer the sautéed mixture to a bowl and add the black beans. Mash slightly with a fork to bind the filling while retaining texture. Stir in half of the shredded cheese to combine.
  3. Assemble the Quesadillas: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly oil it. Place one tortilla in the skillet, spread an even layer of the black bean mixture over half the tortilla, then sprinkle with some shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  4. Cook Until Crispy: Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Carefully flip it and cook another 3-4 minutes until the other side is crispy and the cheese is melted. Repeat this with remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
  5. Slice and Serve: Remove quesadillas from the skillet and let cool slightly. Slice into wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust cheese type to your preference or diet needs.
  • For extra crispiness, press the quesadilla gently with a spatula while cooking.
  • Black beans can be substituted with pinto or refried beans as desired.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Leftover quesadillas can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet for best texture.

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Keywords: black bean quesadillas, crispy quesadillas, vegetarian dinner, easy Mexican recipe, black bean recipe, cheesy quesadillas

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