Best 8 Bean Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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Bean and cheese quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beans and cheese. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying quesadilla that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEAN & CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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My son doesn't eat meat, so I created this recipe as a way for me to cook one meal for the family instead of two. It's so easy, my toddler grandson helps me make it! -Tina McMullen, Salina, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup canned petite diced tomatoes
2 green onions, chopped
12 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and salsa

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix beans, tomatoes and green onions. Spread half the tortillas with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with remaining tortillas., Heat a griddle over medium heat. Place tortillas on griddle in batches. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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One quesadilla per person is never quite enough, so this recipe makes an extra to share.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups)
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn)
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 six-inch corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Mash beans in a medium bowl until chunky. Add goat cheese, tomato, corn, scallions, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until well combined.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spread 1/2 cup bean mixture evenly over 1 tortilla, and top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining bean mixture and tortillas.
  • Raise heat to medium-high. Grill quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, until grill marks appear and filling is hot, about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

ZUCCHINI, CORN, BLACK-BEAN, AND JACK-CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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One of those email recipes I haven't tried yet, but it sounds so good with a margarita on a summer afternoon that I thought I would share it. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small zucchini, grated and drained on paper towels (about 1 cup)
1 cup defrosted frozen corn, drained on paper towels
1 small red onion, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeds and ribs removed,chopped
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
8 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, jalapenos, beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Toss gently to distribute the seasonings and then stir in the cheese.
  • Heat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Set the tortillas on a work surface.
  • Put about 1/3 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla.
  • Spread the filling to the edge and then fold the tortilla over the filling.
  • In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 Tbs of the oil over moderate heat.
  • Add two of the quesadillas to the pan and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts, about 1-1/2 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the pan and keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
  • Repeat in batches with the remaining oil and quesadillas.
  • Cut the quesadillas in wedges and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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For these quesadillas, I prefer to use my own cooked black beans, which I try to keep on hand in the freezer. Canned baked beans are also an option, but they are higher in sodium than home-cooked beans.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 5m

Yield One serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 corn tortillas
1/3 cup cooked black beans
1 ounce crumbled goat cheese (1/4 cup)
1/4 roasted red bell pepper or 1/2 roasted piquilo pepper, cut in strips
Salsa for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with the beans. Gently mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Top with pepper strips. Sprinkle on the cheese, and top with the remaining tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths and serve.
  • In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with the beans. Gently mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Top with pepper strips. Sprinkle on the cheese. Turn the heat on medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla begins to brown. Place the remaining tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip the quesadilla over in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds to a minute or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 229 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

PINTO BEAN AND FETA CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Food Processor     Bean     Cheese     Super Bowl     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Lunch     Feta     Pan-Fry     Healthy     Jalapeño     Tortillas     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 15- to 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (about 8-inch diameter)
8 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until very chunky puree forms. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Place 1 tortilla on work surface. Spread with 1/4 of bean mixture. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, then another tortilla. Heat heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Brush with oil. Add quesadilla; cook until beans are heated and tortillas are brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to warm plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean mixture and cheese. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve.

BLACK-BEAN QUESADILLAS WITH GOAT CHEESE



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I served this as an appetizer for a book club discussion about Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. It could serve 2-4 as a main course. It is from Cooking Light June 2001. I use a 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed. Then in step 2 just heat until simmering, no need to wait for it to thicken. It's also not necessary to crumble the goat cheese.

Provided by GibbyLou

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 24 wedges, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup salsa, your choice of heat
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup salsa, cumin, and beans, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until thick.
  • Mash the bean mixture slightly with a potato masher.
  • Remove from heat; stir in the cilantro and goat cheese.
  • Spread the bean mixture evenly over 4 tortillas; top each with 1 tortilla, pressing gently.
  • Heat 1/4 teaspoon olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 quesadilla, and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat the procedure with the remaining olive oil and quesadillas.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges. Serve with fat-free sour cream and 1/2 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 636.9, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.1

ZUCCHINI, CORN, BLACK-BEAN, AND JACK-CHEESE QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-9182

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small zucchini, grated and drained on paper towels (about 1 cup)
1 cup defrosted frozen corn, drained on paper towels
1 small red onion, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 pound Monterey jack, grated (about 1 quart)
8 large (burrito-size) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, jalapeños, beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss gently to distribute the seasonings and then stir in the cheese. 2. Heat the oven to 200°. Set the tortillas on a work surface. Put about 1/3 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla. Spread the filling to the edge and then fold the tortilla over the filling. 3. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add two of the quesadillas to the pan and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven. Repeat in batches with the remaining oil and quesadillas. Cut the quesadillas in wedges and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Bean     Appetizer     Fry     Vegetarian

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups)
3 oz. goat cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup corn kernels
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
10 six-inch tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. Mash beans in a medium bowl until chunky. Add goat cheese, tomato, corn, scallions and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until well combined. 2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spread 1/2 cup bean mixture evenly over 1 tortilla, and top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining bean mixture and tortillas. 3. Raise heat to medium-high. Grill quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, until grill marks appear and filling is hot, about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cheese: Use a cheese that melts well and has a bold flavor, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack.
  • Prepare the Beans: If using canned beans, rinse and drain them well. If using dried beans, cook them according to the package instructions.
  • Season the Beans: Add some spices and herbs to the beans to give them extra flavor. Cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Don't Overfill the Quesadillas: Be careful not to overfill the quesadillas, or they will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the Quesadillas Over Medium Heat: Cook the quesadillas over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the Quesadillas with Your Favorite Toppings: Serve the quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

Bean and cheese quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beans and cheese. With a few simple tips, you can make delicious bean and cheese quesadillas that your whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these bean and cheese quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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