Black Bean Quesadillas
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Black Bean Quesadillas
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Black Bean Quesadillas stuffed with black beans, corn, onions, peppers, and taco seasoning are a vegetarian meal that meat eaters will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
- 4 cups shredded cheese, divided (Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and quesadilla are great)
- 3 tablespoons Butter, divided
For serving
- guacamole
- sour cream
- salsa
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 7-10 minutes until fork tender.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside.
- Working in batches of 2, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Layer half of each tortilla with ⅓ cup shredded cheese, ½ cup black bean mixture, and another ⅓ cup shredded cheese. Fold it over and cook the quesadillas in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the cheese has fully melted and the quesadillas are golden brown. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas and butter.
- Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite salsa.
Notes
- Choose the right tortillas. Opt for large 10-inch flour tortillas (sometimes called "burrito size") for flexibility and ease of folding. If you're aiming for a more authentic taste or a gluten-free option, corn tortillas are a great alternative. However keep in mind they're often smaller, so you'll need to adjust the amount of filling and cheese accordingly.
- Don't skip the butter. This helps toast up the outside of the tortilla and get it crispy and golden brown. It makes a huge difference in the taste!
- Use a good melting cheese. Choose a cheese that melts well, such as Chihuahua, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Oaxaca. These cheeses will give your quesadillas the perfect gooey texture.
- Make the seasoning! You can use store bought taco seasoning, but for a little more control you can use my homemade taco seasoning recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
619kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1360mg
(57%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
904IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
517mg
(52%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 619 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 619kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1360mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 904IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 517mg | 52% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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