Easy Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

About this recipe

Easy Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas bring the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your lunch table. Packed with protein-rich black beans, gooey melted cheese, and a hint of spice, this quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for busy professionals seeking a delicious homemade meal.

Ingredients

• 540G La Costena Whole Black Beans, 540G
• NaN Bute Island Cheddar Flavour Block
• 1 Kg Red Onion 1kg
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Fresh Asian Coriander Bunch
• 50G Pepper Black Ground BWFO
• - Longley Farm Freshly Soured Cream
• 250G Green Mexican Salsa, 250G
• - Pataks Lime Pickle
• 1 Lime - 1 Each
• 10" Poco Loco Flour Tortillas, 10"
• 100 G Trs Ground Cumin Jeera Powder
• - La Chinata Sweet Smoked Paprika
• - Jalpur Red Chilli Powder Fine
• 1 Ltr Ktc Sunflower Oil
• - Tata Salt

Instructions

1. 1. In a medium bowl, mash the black beans slightly with a fork, leaving some beans whole for texture. Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3. Add the mashed black bean mixture to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and well combined. Remove from heat.
4. 4. Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the black bean mixture evenly over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle a generous handful of grated cheddar cheese over the beans, followed by a small handful of chopped coriander.
5. 5. Fold the tortillas in half to create a semi-circle shape, pressing down gently to seal.
6. 6. Heat a clean, large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Place one or two folded tortillas in the pan (depending on the size of your pan) and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted.
7. 7. Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
8. 8. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges on the side.