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Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

Bean and Cheese Quesadillas are so easy to throw together with mini tortillas, beans, cheese and veggies- perfect game day snack or appetizer

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ small onion chopped
  • ½ Jalapeño chopped
  • ½ cup can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 small tortilla

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the jalapeño peppers, black beans and taco seasoning, and cook until warmed through, mashing the beans with the back of a spatula, for 2 more minutes.
  3. Place the mini tortillas on a grill pan heated with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Divide the mixture into half of each of the mini tortillas. Add cheese on top and fold the tortillas over.
  4. Cook the tortillas on medium-high heat until the crust is crispy and the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with salsa and/or sour cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat them in the oven or toaster oven, but they won't be as good as fresh out of the grill pan.
  • Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the cheese quesadillas, but I recommend freezing before cooking. Lay them flat on a baking sheet until firm. Then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. You can cook them from frozen by placing them on the heated skillet and cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until heated through. 
  • Make Ahead Tips: You can make the filling up to 2-3 days in advance. I recommend also mixing the cheese with the filling if doing so. This will minimize any prep when it's time to cook them. 
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • jalapeño
  • Instead black beans, you can use refried beans.
  • Instead of jalapeño peppers, you can use green peppers or skip them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 111IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 111IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.