Spinach-Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Spinach-Black Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 onion, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; ½ teaspoon cumin; 4 -6 cups Baby Spinach; 12 corn tortillas; 2 -3 cups vegan mozzarella cheese or 2 -3 cups vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 cups fresh salsa (homemade is best)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
½ teaspoon cumin
4 -6 cups Baby Spinach
12 corn tortillas
2 -3 cups vegan mozzarella cheese or 2 -3 cups vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups fresh salsa (homemade is best)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sautee the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a large skillet or pan.
3
Add the chillis and heat, stirring, until oil takes on a slightly red color.
4
Add black bean, taco seasoning, cumin, and a little water or broth to prevent burning.
5
Heat the beans over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
6
Mash some of the beans to thicken the consistency.
7
Add the spinach (with a little more water, if necessary).
8
Stir it in to the bean mixture.
9
Cover and turn heat down to low.
10
Steam for about 2 minutes or until the spinach is just wilted.
11
Do not overcook.
12
Distribute the spinach-black bean mixture between 6 corn tortillas on baking sheets.
13
Sprinkle with desired amount of vegan cheese.
14
Top each one with another tortilla.
15
Bake in oven 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
16
If desired, cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles with a pizza cutter.
17
Serve with fresh salsa.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 12 onion, chopped, 1 -2 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spinach-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.

Spinach-Black Bean Quesadillas

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