Spinach And Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Spinach And Black Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed,seeded and minced; 1 cup cooked black beans; 1 cup cooked spinach; 1 pinch five-spice powder (available in Asian or other specialty food stores); salt; fresh ground black pepper; 12 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas; 1 egg, well beaten

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed,seeded and minced
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cooked spinach
1 pinch five-spice powder (available in Asian or other specialty food stores)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
12 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
1 egg, well beaten

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over midium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper, and saute until soft about 3 minutes.
3
Add the mashed beans to the pan and saute, for 1 minute.
4
Fold in the spinach, stirring well to incorporate.
5
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
6
Season with the five spice-powder and salt and pepper.
7
Place 6 of the tortillas flat on a work surface and divid the bean mixture among them, spreading the filling on top of each tortilla but leaving a 1/2-inch border around the tortilla edges.
8
Brush the tortilla edges with beaten egg, then place a second tortilla on top, pressing down to seal.
9
Preheat the oven to 200F degrees.
10
Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Brush tops and bottoms of the tortillas with the remaining oil and cook each one in the hot skillet until light brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
12
Keep the finished quesadillas warm in the preheated oven until all of them are cooked.
13
Remove the quesadillas from the oven.
14
Leave whole or cut into wedges and serve immediately.

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed,seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Black Bean Quesadillas falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach And Black Bean Quesadillas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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