Description
A delicious and easy Black Bean Veggie Quesadilla packed with protein and veggies, perfect as a quick main course or snack. Loaded with black beans, cheese, corn, and colorful bell peppers, this Mexican-inspired quesadilla is cooked on the stovetop until crispy and melty. Serve it warm with your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained black beans, shredded cheese, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out two of the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly spread half of the filling mixture over each tortilla. Cover each with one of the remaining tortillas to form a sandwich.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of olive oil or butter to coat the pan. Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted.
- Repeat and cool: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla. Let both quesadillas cool slightly before slicing them into wedges.
- Serve: Serve the quesadilla wedges warm alongside salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or lime wedges for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini for extra vegetable nutrients and flavor.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute dairy cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative or omit cheese entirely and mash some of the beans to create a creamy texture.
- Adjust seasoning according to your spice preference, adding more chili powder or cumin if desired.
