Chicken-Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken-Black Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Cayenne pepper; One 15-ounce can black beans, drained; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 mango, peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 scallion, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Four 8-inch fat-free flour tortillas; 1 1/2 cups shredded skinless roasted chicken breast; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cayenne pepper
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 mango, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 scallion, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Four 8-inch fat-free flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded skinless roasted chicken breast
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

1
In a saucepan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil.
2
Add the onion, garlic, cumin and a pinch of cayenne pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring for 5 minutes.
3
Add the beans and 1/3 cup of water; simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Stir in 1/4 cup of cilantro.
6
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the mango, scallion, lime juice and the remaining 1/4 cup of cilantro until finely chopped.
7
Season the salsa with salt, pepper and cayenne.
8
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil in each of 2 large skillets.
9
Top the tortillas with the beans, chicken, feta and mozzarella and fold in half.
10
Add 2 quesadillas to each skillet and cook over moderate heat, turning until golden and the cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
11
Transfer to plates and serve with the mango salsa.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Black Bean Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken-Black Bean Quesadillas

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