These Vegetable Quesadillas are filled with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms, tossed with seasoning and black beans. Fried in a pan until crispy and the cheese is melted, they are a quick and easy yet filling lunch or dinner!
1 small yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper
Shredd cheese.
½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese, ¾ cup shredded cheddar
In a skillet, heat up oil.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add peppers and onion and saute until the onion is translucent.
Add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add seasoning and stir in. Add beans. Cook everything together for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup cooked or canned black beans
Remove filling onto a plate, set aside.
Place a generous amount of cheese on a flour tortilla, then place it in a hot skillet.
4 flour tortillas
Add filling and fold over one half of the tortilla. Fry on both sides until brown and crispy.
Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
I cook dry black beans in my Instant Pot, cool them completely and freeze them in portions. They are perfect for casseroles, skillet dinners and these quesadillas. You can also use canned beans, just don't forget to rinse them well.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.