Black Bean Quesadillas
Submitted by: lcmcallister
Savory quesadillas filled with black beans, tomatoes, and shredded cheese--top with sour cream and avocado.
Ingredients
- 1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
- 1 10 3/4 ounce black beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1 lime, halved
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 6 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
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Method
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and add to medium bowl along with diced tomatoes, juice from 1/2 of lime and zest. Salt and pepper to taste. Take 4 tortillas and spread with mayonnaise and set aside. Take other 4 tortillas and spread with tomato mixture, then sprinkle black beans and on top. Cover each bean covered tortilla with a mayonnaise covered tortilla. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat each quesadilla on each side until cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile squeeze remaining lime on avocado, tossing to coat. Cut each quesadilla into 4-6 wedges and serve with avocado and sour cream.
Notes:
Number of Servings: 6
Submitted by: lcmcallister ( See all of lcmcallister Recipes )
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