A flavorful quesadilla featuring black beans, peppers, and melted cheese for a quick, tasty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
→ Beans & Cheese
06 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
07 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Tortillas & Seasonings
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - ½ tsp chili powder
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ To Serve (Optional)
15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Sour cream
17 - Salsa or pico de gallo
18 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Add diced red and green bell peppers, jalapeño, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
03 - Stir in the black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
04 - Lay one tortilla flat. Sprinkle one quarter of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over half of the tortilla. Top with one quarter of the bean and vegetable mixture. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
05 - Wipe the skillet clean and heat ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
06 - Place each folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
07 - Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges as desired.
