Bean Cheese Quesadillas (Printable View)

Creamy beans and melted cheese layered in crispy tortillas for a speedy, comforting meal.

# What You Need:

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01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1.5 cups canned black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
04 - 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil

→ To Serve (optional)

05 - Salsa
06 - Sour cream
07 - Sliced avocado or guacamole
08 - Chopped cilantro

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly mash the beans with a fork to facilitate even spreading.
02 - Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet. Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese on half of the tortilla, then add approximately 3 tablespoons of mashed beans over the cheese.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until the tortilla turns golden and the cheese melts.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat with the remaining tortillas, beans, and cheese.
07 - Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with desired toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable
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  • Quesadillas cook quickly, so watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas for a wheat-free alternative.
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  • For crispier quesadillas, use a little extra oil in the pan and cook until deeply golden.
  • Use plant-based cheese for a dairy-free version.
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