Scout's Black Bean Quesadillas

Perfectly crisp and bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, Scout’s Black Bean Quesadillas are a quick and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This family-friendly recipe brings together hearty black beans, melty shredded cheddar cheese, and a medley of fresh ingredients like diced red bell pepper, zesty green onions, and fragrant cilantro. A touch of ground cumin and chili powder adds a smoky, spicy kick, while golden flour tortillas seal in all the goodness. Ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back lunches, these quesadillas are easy to customize and pair beautifully with tangy salsa and creamy sour cream. Whether you’re catering to vegetarian appetites or simply craving a handheld delight, these quesadillas are sure to impress with every cheesy, flavor-packed bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained) Black beans
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 0.5 cup (diced) Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup (for serving) Salsa
• 0.5 cup (optional, for serving) Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly mix the ingredients.

Step 2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Step 3

Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.

Step 4

Spoon 1/4 of the black bean mixture onto the cheese, spreading it evenly. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.

Step 5

Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden-brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, brushing the skillet with a little more olive oil as needed.

Step 7

Allow the cooked quesadillas to rest for a minute, then slice each into thirds or quarters for serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(714.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1391.8

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 121.1mg	0%
Sodium 3837.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 55.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1253.9mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 617.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 35.8%