Easy quesadillas with creamy beans, melted cheese, and crispy golden tortillas, perfect for a speedy meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1½ cups canned black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blended cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil
→ To Serve (optional)
05 - Salsa
06 - Sour cream
07 - Sliced avocado or guacamole
08 - Chopped cilantro
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Lightly mash the drained beans with a fork in a bowl to facilitate spreading.
02 - Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese evenly over half, then add about 3 tablespoons of mashed beans on top.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling evenly.
05 - Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat the process with remaining tortillas, beans, and cheese.
07 - Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with preferred toppings.
