Mango Black Bean Quesadillas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
American, International, Vegetarian
Mango Black Bean Quesadillas
Description
This recipe mixes diced mango, rinsed black beans, diced red bell pepper, avocado, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to create a fresh filling. The ingredients are seasoned with salt and black pepper and gently stirred together. This mixture is divided between two flour tortillas, topped with shredded pepper jack cheese, then covered with additional tortillas.
The assembled quesadillas are cooked in a hot skillet or griddle until the tortillas turn golden brown and the cheese melts inside. The result is a crispy exterior with a warm, melty, and colorful filling offering a balance of sweetness, creaminess, heat, and freshness.
This dish can be served immediately cut into triangles, making it suitable for lunch, light dinner, or a snack. The interplay of sweet mango and spicy jalapeño contrasts well with the savory cheese and beans, providing complex flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 Mango diced, large
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper seeds removed, diced
- 1 avocado diced, large
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño seeds removed and minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- lime juice of 1 large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded, or Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mango, black beans, red pepper, avocado, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently stir.
- Divide mixture evenly over two of the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the mixture. Place the remaining tortillas on top.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle pan over high heat and cook the quesadillas, turning over once, until golden and cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes total. Cut into triangles and serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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