This Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas recipe is so quick and easy to make!
Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas is what we chose to make for dinner the other night. They came out with just the right texture and spices. The black bean and spinach balanced perfectly with the rest of our chosen ingredients. Overall, quesadillas are a big hit in our family!
This new recipe was concocted with some thought on what we wanted the flavors to be like. We wanted some garlic, of course, but also some spice without it being overly spicy. And the spices chosen to go with the garlic were cumin and chili powder. The flavors came out just perfect!
What is a quesadilla anyhow?
Per Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quesadilla), A quesadilla is a Mexican dish of a tortilla filled with cheese then fried. Other ingredients can be added. That is about as basic as you can get.
Nowadays, there are many recipes for quesadillas with all sorts of stuffings, Such as our Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas recipe. Make sure to check out our other yummy quesadilla recipe as well!
https://www.morgansistersrecipes.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-and-black-bean-quesadilla-recipe/
Why are quesadilla recipes so popular?
Quesadillas are super easy to make and are so versatile when it comes to combining ingredients. The most important ingredients, of course, are the tortilla and the cheese! After that, anything goes.
You can add meats, veggies, fruit (ok, that’s a long stretch but chances are, somebody out there has added fruit to the mix). You get the idea.
The making of our chosen black bean spinach quesadilla recipe
Most recipes are probably going to be the same in some aspects. It goes like this: 1) Get out a tortilla 2) Slap some cheese and topping on it 3) Place it in a pan 4) Flip a couple times until the insides are nice and warm and the cheese is gooey 5) Try not to burn the tortilla to a crisp.
We like to mix our ingredients in a bowl first, then apply the mixture to the tortilla. Also, we found that it is easier to just use one tortilla and fold in half for the actual cooking process.
There is nothing worse then all your quesadilla stuffings flying out in all directions as you attempt to flip one giant tortilla. Trust us on this!
Once in the pan, keep a close eye on your tortilla as the tortilla will burn if the heat is on too high or if you are not turning enough.
Once done, let the cooked quesadilla rest for just a minute. Otherwise, if you cut into it immediately, chances are all your cheese and stuff will ooze out.
Cut into triangular shapes and plate, then garnish with your favorite salsa and sour cream if you want.
The only thing left is to eat and enjoy:) Let us know how this turns out for you! We would love to hear from you.
Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas
Notes
These Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas are delicious, quick and easy to make, perfect after a long day.
Ingredients
- flour tortillas ( we used 8-inch )
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rough chopped baby spinach ( rinsed and patted dry )
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 tsps of chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsps of cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon enough onto one side of a tortilla to cover that half, leaving about a 1/2-inch border. Fold the tortilla over the filling and press gently.
- In a skillet over medium low heat, let the quesadilla cook for a couple of minutes. Check the bottom side after about 1 1/2 minutes to see how browned it is. When it is a nice golden brown, gently flip to other side, and let it brown.
- Keep a close eye on the 2nd side, they tend to brown quicker than the 1st.
- When the quesadilla is golden brown and heated thru, remove to a plate or cutting board, and repeat with the remaining mixture and tortillas, until you have the amount you want.
- Serve cut into wedges, with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
- This mixture stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, and is great for a fast lunch the next day.
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