Bean and Cheese Quesadillas (Print)

Quick, comforting meal with creamy beans, melted cheese, and crispy golden tortillas.

# Components:

→ Main

01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1½ cups canned beans (black beans or pinto beans), drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
04 - 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil

→ To Serve (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Lightly mash the canned beans with a fork to facilitate spreading.
02 - Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or neutral oil.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet. Evenly distribute ¼ cup shredded cheese over half the tortilla, then add approximately 3 tablespoons of mashed beans.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling completely.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
06 - Remove from skillet and repeat the assembly and cooking steps with remaining tortillas, beans, and cheese.
07 - Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes
  • Adaptable for vegetarian diets
02 -
  • Contains wheat < dairy, check labels for soy
  • Easily made vegan with dairy-free cheese < oil
03 -
  • Use whole wheat or corn tortillas for variation
  • Assemble all ingredients before heating the skillet for efficiency
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