Quick Bean Quesadillas Recipes

HEARTY BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Drain the black beans and add them to a bowl along with the frozen corn (no need to thaw)
• Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the cilantro.
• Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, shredded cheddar, and taco seasoning to the bowl with the beans and corn. Stir until everything is evenly combined and coated in seasoning.
• Place a half cup of the filling on one side of each tortilla and fold over. Cook the quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat on each side until brown and crispy and the cheesy filling has melted. Slice into triangles then serve.
• To freeze the quesadillas, stack the filled and uncooked quesadillas with a piece of parchment paper between each quesadilla. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. To reheat either microwave (for a soft quesadilla) or cook in a skillet on low heat (make sure to use low heat so that the filling has time to thaw and melt before the outside burns).

QUICK BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash beans with a fork; stir in the green onion, red onion, pepper, cilantro, lime juice and garlic., Spread 1/4 cup bean mixture over half of each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold over., Cook on a griddle coated with cooking spray over low heat, 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

QUICK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Spread 1/4 cup refried beans over each of 4 tortillas.
• Place 1 bean-topped tortilla in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Spread 2 tablespoons dip over beans. Top with additional tortilla. Heat 5 minutes.
• With large pancake turner, turn quesadilla; heat 1 to 2 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining tortillas and dip.
• Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges. Serve with guacamole and salsa.

BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until soft. Mix in beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, and corn; cook until heated through.
• Spread 6 tortillas with equal amounts of the bean and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with equal amounts of the Cheddar cheese, and top with the remaining tortillas to form quesadillas.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet and cook, turning once, until cheese is melted and both sides are lightly browned.

QUICK AND HEALTHY BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Mash beans.
• Add salsa, seasoning, and onion. Mix well.
• Divide filling onto two tortillas. Top with cheese and the remaining two tortillas.
• Spray griddle or skillet with non-fat cooking spray and brown tortillas on both sides.
• Use pizza cutter to cut into wedges.
• Serve with guac, sour cream, or salsa on the side.

VEGAN BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Blend great Northern beans, 3/4 cup tomatoes, and garlic in a food processor until smooth; add nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, and red pepper flakes and blend again.
• Transfer bean mixture to a bowl. Stir black beans and 1/4 cup tomatoes into bean mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place a tortilla in the hot oil. Spread about 1/4 cup filling onto the tortilla.
• Place another tortilla on top of filling; cook until filling is warmed, about 10 minutes.
• Spray the top tortilla with cooking spray and flip quesadilla to cook the second side until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

BEAN & CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix beans, tomatoes and green onions. Spread half the tortillas with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with remaining tortillas., Heat a griddle over medium heat. Place tortillas on griddle in batches. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with sour cream and salsa.

BAKED BEAN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese, and top with the remaining tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths and serve.
• In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place the remaining tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip over the quesadilla in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths and serve.

QUICK CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Begin preheating oven to 375°F.
• Place chunk chicken in small bowl and flake lightly with fork.
• Combine spices in small bowl and sprinkle evenly over chicken.
• Toss well to coat.
• Set chicken mixture aside for 10 minutes.
• Place one tortilla on a baking pan.
• Spoon half the chicken mixture onto tortilla and spread evenly to within 1/4" of edge.
• Spoon half the can of black beans on top of the chicken and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle half the cheese on top of the beans, spreading evenly.
• Top fillings with another tortilla.
• Spray top tortilla lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Repeat process with two remaining tortillas and fillings.
• Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes or until tortilla edges are slightly crisp and center is warm.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
• Using a pizza cutter, carefully cut each quesadilla into 4-6 wedges.
• If desired, serve with individual bowls of salsa and/or sour cream for dipping.
• Serves 2-3 as a meal, 4-8 as an appetizer.

REFRIED BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion and garlic for 2 mins. Add the cumin and cook for 1 min more. Tip in the beans, paprika and a splash of water. Using a potato masher, break the beans down as they warm through to make a rough purée. Season generously.
• Spread the refried beans onto 4 of the tortillas and scatter over the cheese and coriander. Spoon over the salsa, then top with the remaining tortillas to make 4 sandwiches. Wipe the frying pan with kitchen paper and return to the heat or heat a griddle pan. Cook each sandwich for 1-2 mins on each side until the tortillas are crisp and golden and the cheese is melting. Serve warm, cut into wedges, with extra salsa and soured cream for dipping.