Black Bean Quesadilla Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

SPICY BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the black beans, cumin, oregano, dried chilli flakes, sliced spring onions, chopped pepper and grated cheese until well combined, using your hands to squash the beans. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Lay the tortillas out on a clean work surface. Rub the cut sides of the garlic clove vigorously all over the tortillas.
• Divide the bean mixture between two of the tortillas, spreading the mixture out using a spoon to completely cover the tortillas.
• Place the remaining two tortillas on top of the mixture, making sure the sides you rubbed with garlic are facing inwards. Gently press down to form two sandwiches.
• Heat a little of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add one of the quesadillas to the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing the quesadillas down from time to time using a spatula, until the tortillas are crisp and golden-brown on both sides and the filling has melted. Remove from the pan carefully and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm.
• Repeat the process with the remaining oil and tortillas.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the coriander, avocado, lime juice and a pinch of salt until well combined. Set aside.
• When the quesadillas are cooked, add the pumpkin seeds to the pan they were cooked in. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden-brown, then add them to the coriander and avocado mixture.
• To serve, slice each quesadilla into six pieces and divide the slices between two serving plates. Scatter over the remaining coriander leaves, chopped avocado and roasted pumpkin seeds. Garnish the plate with the lime wedges.

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Combine beans, cheese and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Serve the quesadillas with avocado and the remaining salsa.

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash beans; add 1 cup salsa. Place five tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with the remaining tortillas. , Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining salsa.

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lay 1 tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread the beans evenly over the tortilla. Spoon 3/4 cup of salsa over the beans, then sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the second tortilla. Place the quesadilla on a foil-covered cookie sheet.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is crisp and brown. Meanwhile, swirl the guacamole and sour cream together in a small bowl. Cut the quesadilla into 4 equal portions and transfer to a plate. Serve with the guacamole mixture and remaining 1/4 cup of salsa.

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Spread 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese on 1/2 of a flour tortilla. Then spread on top 1 cup of the Black Bean Filling. Then place 1/4 cup feta cheese. Fold over the tortilla. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Grill on an oiled flat grill, on medium high heat, for 4 to 6 minutes or until both sides are golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles and serve.
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lay 1 tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread the beans evenly over the tortilla. Spoon 3/4 cup of salsa over the beans, then sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the second tortilla. Place the quesadilla on a foil-covered cookie sheet.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is crisp and brown. Meanwhile, swirl the guacamole and sour cream together in a small bowl. Cut the quesadilla into 4 equal portions and transfer to a plate. Serve with the guacamole mixture and remaining 1/4 cup of salsa.

SWEET POTATO-BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and a generous amount of salt and cracked pepper in a bowl. Spread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, stir, flip, and return to the oven to bake until tender, 10 to 12 more minutes. Taste and season with additional salt if required.
• Lay out one tortilla on a flat surface and place 1/2 cup Cheddar on one half of the tortilla. Top with a few scoops of roasted sweet potatoes and a generous scoop of black beans. Spoon over 2 tablespoons salsa and top with 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Fold tortilla over the filling and gently press it down.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place quesadilla onto hot skillet without any oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip quesadilla and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining ingredients until all 4 quesadillas are fried up.
• Slice them in half and serve each quesadilla with a couple dollops of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and additional salsa if desired.

BLACK-BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat dry grill pan over medium heat until hot.
• Toss together beans, cheese, 3/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 cup onion. Divide mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each), then fold tortillas in half.
• Brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on grill pan, then cook 4 quesadillas, turning over once, until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes total. Repeat with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and 4 quesadillas.
• Meanwhile, pulse tomatoes, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining cup each onion and cilantro in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Serve salsa with quesadillas.