Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas

Name: Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained); 0.5 yellow onion (finely diced); 0.5 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoon vegetable broth; 2 flour tortillas (8-inch); 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup prepared salsa; 0.25 cup prepared guacamole; 0.125 teaspoon salt

Crispy flour tortillas filled with spicy black beans and melted cheddar cheese, served with fresh salsa and creamy guacamole for a classic Tex-Mex experience.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 18 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Fiber

Ingredients

0.5 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
0.5 yellow onion (finely diced)
0.5 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoon vegetable broth
2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup prepared salsa
0.25 cup prepared guacamole
0.125 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans, 0.5 each finely diced yellow onion, 0.5 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 2 tablespoons vegetable broth. Simmer on the stovetop for 5 minutes, or microwave for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and flavors meld. Lightly mash about half the beans with a fork for a creamier texture. Season with salt to taste.
Lay one 8-inch flour tortilla in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/8 cup shredded cheddar cheese over half the tortilla. Spoon half of the black bean mixture over the cheese.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortilla, cheese, and black bean mixture.
Cut the quesadillas in half and serve immediately with 1/2 cup prepared salsa and 1/4 cup prepared guacamole.

Notes

Adjust the chili powder and smoked paprika for your preferred spice level. A quick guacamole can be made by mashing a ripe avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 19.5 g
Carbohydrates: 48.5 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 10.5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg