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Vegetarian Black Bean Quesadillas

This Vegetarian Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Made with canned black beans, fresh bell peppers, and shredded cheese, these quesadillas are packed with protein and fiber, making them both nutritious and incredibly flavorful.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans (19 oz)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 10 medium tortillas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients. Rinse and drain a can of black beans, then set them aside. Thinly slice onions, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers to prepare for cooking.
    1 can black beans (19 oz), 1 medium onion,, 1 red bell pepper,, 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • Step 2: Cook the Vegetables and Beans. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking them until softened and slightly caramelized. Then add the black beans and all the seasonings. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir until the beans and vegetables are well coated. Let everything cook together until the beans are heated through.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Step 3: Assemble the Quesadillas. Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle a thin layer of cheese on one half. Spoon a generous portion of the black bean mixture on the cheese, then sprinkle more cheese over the filling. Fold the tortilla in half and gently pat down to enclose the filling.
    10 medium tortillas, 1 cup mozzarella cheese,, 1 cup cheddar cheese,
  • Step 4: Cook and Serve. Heat a cast iron or non-stick frying pan over medium to low heat. Place the folded tortilla in the pan and cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve the quesadillas warm with sour cream, guacamole, or mint chutney for dipping.
Keyword black bean quesadillas, vegetarian quesadillas