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Easy Cheesy Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

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A quick and easy recipe for cheesy bean quesadillas perfect for meal prep, featuring a crispy tortilla exterior and a melty, flavorful filling.

Ingredients

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  • Flour tortillas (8-inch size, whole wheat optional)
  • 1 cup refried beans (low-sodium canned or mashed black beans)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Mexican blend cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (about 260g) of refried beans with ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional), ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until spices are evenly distributed.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil or butter. Warm for 1-2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Lay one flour tortilla flat. Spread about ¼ cup (60g) of the seasoned bean mixture evenly over half the tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle ½ cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese and ¼ cup (30g) Mexican blend cheese on top of the beans.
  5. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
  6. Place the folded quesadilla onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp.
  8. Remove the cooked quesadilla and place on a cutting board. Repeat assembly and cooking with remaining tortillas and filling.
  9. Let quesadillas rest for a minute, then cut each into 3-4 wedges.
  10. Serve warm with sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

If quesadilla browns too fast but cheese isn’t melting, reduce heat. Avoid pressing down hard with spatula. Cool completely before storing for meal prep. Reheat in skillet or toaster oven to keep crispiness. Can freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.

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