Spicy Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe
Make Spicy Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables
Spices and Seasonings
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño pepper into small pieces. Rinse and drain the black beans. Chop the fresh cilantro.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a bowl, combine the black beans, diced red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even seasoning.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Assemble the Quesadilla
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Spread a portion of the black bean mixture over half of the tortilla, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the filling. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- 5
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown. Carefully flip it over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the cheese has melted.
- 6
Repeat
Repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
- 7
Serve Warm
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with your choice of salsa or guacamole.