Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
These quick and easy bean and cheese quesadillas are a perfect vegetarian lunch or light dinner. Crispy tortillas encase a warm, savory filling of refried beans and melted cheese. Customize with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsflour tortilla, medium size
- 0.5 cuprefried beans
- 1 cupshredded cheese, cheddar or monterey jack
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
for serving
- 2 tbspsalsa(optional)
- 2 tbspsour cream(optional)
Equipment
knife · cutting board · skillet · spatula
The method
Step by step
- 1
Lay out two flour tortillas on a clean surface.
About 1 min
- 2
Spread refried beans evenly over one side of each tortilla, leaving a small border.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Warm the refried beans slightly beforehand for easier spreading.
- 3
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the refried beans on both tortillas.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use a generous amount of cheese for a gooey quesadilla.
- 4
Place the remaining two flour tortillas on top of the cheese-covered tortillas, creating two quesadilla sandwiches.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is hot but not smoking before adding the quesadillas.
- 6
Carefully place one quesadilla into the hot skillet.
- 7
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even browning.
- 8
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan and repeat with the second quesadilla.
- 9
Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
About 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Keep it good
Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat until warmed through and crispy, or in an oven.
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