Bean and Cheese Quesadillas (Printable)

Creamy beans and melted cheese wrapped in golden tortillas make a fast, tasty meal or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1 ½ cups canned beans (black beans 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Lightly mash the drained beans with a fork to facilitate spreading.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese evenly over half, then add approximately 3 tablespoons of mashed beans.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
05 - Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove cooked quesadilla and repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and beans.
07 - Slice into wedges and serve immediately with desired toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes for a busy day
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • Use corn or whole wheat tortillas for a different texture
  • Plant-based cheese and oil make this recipe vegan-friendly
03 -
  • Add sautéed onions, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes for flavor
  • Slice with a pizza cutter for easy serving
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