Description
These Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas are savory and satisfying, loaded with seasoned black beans, cheddar, and salsa, making them perfect for a quick mealtime delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ tsp chili powder (or taco seasoning, optional)
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or a little butter/oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash half of the black beans and mix with remaining beans, cheese, salsa, and chili powder.
- Lay out three tortillas on the sheet and divide the filling evenly, top with remaining tortillas.
- Brush tops with oil or butter, then bake for 15-17 minutes until golden.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream or salsa.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the quesadillas for crispiness.
Use room temperature cheese for easier melting.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg