Stuffed Pepper and Spinach Black Bean Quesadillas
Hearty vegetarian quesadillas loaded with veggies and beans
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min
Total 20 min
Serves 5
These quesadillas combine black beans, fresh spinach, and sweet red peppers for a flavorful, filling vegetarian lunch option. They’re quick to prepare, packed with fiber and protein, and perfect for a satisfying meat-free day.
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Ingredients
- 1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (packed)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 10 flour tortillas (7-inch diameter)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained black beans, frozen corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, red onion, and minced garlic.
- Add the chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning to the vegetable and bean mixture. Stir everything together until well blended and the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling onto one half of each tortilla, then fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted.
- Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve warm. For make-ahead convenience, stack uncooked filled quesadillas with parchment paper between each, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months, and reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Pro tip: To keep quesadillas crispy when reheating, warm them slowly in a skillet over low heat to melt the cheese without burning the tortilla.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 320 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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