Bean & Cheese Quesadillas (Print Version)

Creamy beans and melted cheese melted in crispy tortillas for a tasty and speedy meal.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1½ 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 (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Lightly mash the drained beans with a fork in a bowl to facilitate even spreading.
02 - Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the surface.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet, evenly sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese over half of it, then add approximately 3 tablespoons of the mashed beans.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling securely.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove cooked quesadilla from skillet and repeat the assembly and cooking steps with remaining tortillas, beans, and cheese.
07 - Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot, optionally accompanied by salsa, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes
  • Family-friendly vegetarian meal
02 -
  • You can swap flour tortillas for corn or whole wheat varieties for extra flavor.
  • For a vegan twist use plant-based cheese and oil.
03 -
  • Try sautéing onions jalapeños or tomatoes with the filling for extra flavor.
  • Press quesadillas gently with a spatula for an extra crispy finish.
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