Bell Pepper and Black Bean Quesadilla
These delicious quesadillas are filled with sautéed bell peppers, black beans, and melted cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Salsa - For serving
- Sour cream - For serving
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Tortillas - 4, medium-sized
- Black beans - 1 cup, cooked
- Bell peppers - 2, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and sauté until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
- Spread half of the bell pepper and black bean mixture over the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and filling.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining quesadilla.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g