Best 8 Quick Black Bean Quesadillas Recipes

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Get ready for a culinary journey to relish the delightful flavors of Mexican cuisine with this collection of mouthwatering black bean quesadilla recipes. These quick and easy quesadillas are a perfect fusion of savory black beans, melted cheese, and fresh ingredients, enveloped in a crispy tortilla. With just a few simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that's bursting with flavor. From classic black bean quesadillas to unique variations featuring roasted corn, avocado, and even sweet potatoes, this article offers a diverse range of recipes to suit every taste. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible black bean quesadilla creations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, preferably pepper Jack
1/2 cup prepared fresh salsa (see Tip), divided
4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 ripe avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Combine beans, cheese and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Serve the quesadillas with avocado and the remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 607.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

QUICK BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Need a quick snack or appetizer? These bean and cheese quesadillas are the answer. I got the recipe at a Mexican festival that was held at our children's school and have served them regularly ever since. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can refried low-fat black beans
1 cup chunky salsa
1 1/2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
1/2 cup prepared guacamole (from the refrigerated section)
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lay 1 tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread the beans evenly over the tortilla. Spoon 3/4 cup of salsa over the beans, then sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the second tortilla. Place the quesadilla on a foil-covered cookie sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is crisp and brown. Meanwhile, swirl the guacamole and sour cream together in a small bowl. Cut the quesadilla into 4 equal portions and transfer to a plate. Serve with the guacamole mixture and remaining 1/4 cup of salsa.

VEGAN BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas pack a big punch, minus the fat of all that cheese! Serve with guacamole!

Provided by DownHomeCitySisters.com

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup diced tomatoes
1 clove garlic
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
8 whole grain tortillas
cooking spray

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 85.6 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 616.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BLACK-BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Have we found Tex-Mex heaven? This very easy vegetarian meal satisfies with the heft of beans and melted mixed cheese.

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (19-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8-ounce) bag mixed grated "taco cheese"
1 1/4 cups chopped cilantro, divided
1 cup chopped white onion, divided
8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
2 large tomatoes, quartered
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Equipment: a large (2-burner) ridged grill pan (preferably cast-iron)

Steps:

  • Heat dry grill pan over medium heat until hot.
  • Toss together beans, cheese, 3/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 cup onion. Divide mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each), then fold tortillas in half.
  • Brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on grill pan, then cook 4 quesadillas, turning over once, until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes total. Repeat with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and 4 quesadillas.
  • Meanwhile, pulse tomatoes, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining cup each onion and cilantro in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Serve salsa with quesadillas.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! They are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!

Provided by EFasse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup salsa
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

QUICK AND HEALTHY BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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This recipe is from the Quick and Healthy Vol II book by Brenda Ponichtera. I added half a can of corn and sprinkled extra chopped green onion on them before I put the cheese on. I also tend to use more cheese than called for :-) This recipe makes great appetizers or a light meal.

Provided by SashasMommy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons salsa, thick and chunky
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 flour tortillas
2 ounces grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 171.5, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 6.7

BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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"When I get home late from work as an operating room nurse, I often rely on this handy recipe," says Jane Epping of Iowa City, Iowa. "Topped with salsa and sour cream, the crisp wedges are always a hit. when I have extra time, I add chopped onion, black olives and green chilies to the beans."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 30 wedges.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-2/3 cups salsa, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash beans; add 1 cup salsa. Place five tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with the remaining tortillas. , Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use ripe avocados. Ripe avocados are creamier and have a better flavor than unripe avocados.
  • Use fresh cilantro. Fresh cilantro has a brighter flavor than dried cilantro.
  • Don't overcook the black beans. Overcooked black beans will be mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A good quality cheese will melt better and have a better flavor than a cheap cheese.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately. Quesadillas are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Black bean quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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