These veggie quesadillas with black beans are a flavorful, nutrient-packed meal that combines fiber-rich vegetables and beans with the delicious melt of cheese. They’re a great option for a quick, satisfying meal that's both healthy and easy to make.



 

    Serves: 4 servings    Total Time:  20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes  

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## Ingredients

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 Flour\_tortillas – 4 tortillas, 10-inch sized (or corn tortillas if preferred)  Shredded\_cheese – 1 cup  Bell\_peppers – 1 cup, thinly sliced  Onion – ½ cup, diced  Black\_beans – 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed  Olive\_oil – 1 tbsp  Ground\_cumin – 1 tsp  Chili\_powder – 1 tsp  Garlic\_powder – ½ tsp  Salt\_and\_pepper – to taste  

## Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice your bell peppers and onion. 

Step 2

Season the beans: In a small bowl, mix the black beans with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. 

Step 3

Heat the pan: Place a pan on medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Allow pan to heat up. Add veggies. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add seasoned bean mixture to pan, toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. 

Step 4

Assemble the quesadilla: On 1 tortilla, sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese, followed by ¾ cup of the seasoned veggie bean mixture. Then, fold the tortilla in half to cover the fillings. 

Step 5

Cook the quesadilla: Place the folded tortilla on the heated pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. 

Step 6

Repeat: Repeat steps for the remaining tortillas, using the remaining ingredients: ¼ cup shredded cheese, about ¾ cup for each quesadilla. 

 

### Notes

Notes:

You can sub shredded chicken for beans or added shredded chicken to the recipe to complement the beans.

Pair with your favorite salsa!

## Nutrition Information

  Calories: 290 Calories Fat: 12 Saturated Fat: 4 Carbohydrates: Net Carb: 36 Dietary Fiber: 6 Protein: 12