These Black Bean Quesadillas are my vegetarian version. I fry a few onions, garlic and peppers with some chili powder. Then I spread some refried black beans on a tortilla, add the sauteed vegetables and some cheese. If you want them spicy use a spicy chili powder or add the jalapenos to the sauteed vegetables. Serve with a little sour cream and the salsa of your choice.
10 small flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 red or green pepper, seeded and sliced
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 tablespoon of chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated
1 16 ounce can refried black beans
salsa of your choice
sour cream
Grate the cheese into a small bowl. Set aside.
In a frying pan over medium heat saute the sliced onions, peppers and garlic in one tablespoon of olive oil. When the onions are translucent add the chili powder and salt and pepper. Continue to saute for one minute more. Remove from heat.
Grease a clean frying pan with a little of the remaining olive oil. Spread one tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of the refried black beans. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the sauteed vegetables and a sprinkling of the grated cheese. Place a second tortilla on top. Place the quesadilla in the frying pan over medium heat. Cook for 2-4 minutes until browned and crisp. Flip over and do the same on the second side. Remove from the pan and cut into wedges. Continue to the process with the remaining tortillas. Serve warm with a scoop of salsa and sour cream.
We are trying to eat less meat, so this recipe is a good option. I like your site and can sense a great love for your family.
ReplyDeleteWe had almost this exact same meal tonight! Fortunately, it's one meal the boys both love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely space you have here! I'm always excited to 'meet' other Canadian food bloggers.
Cheers!
Hi Amiee,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. It is good to meet a fellow Canadian blogger. Your site is great, I have been visiting it for a while so it is nice to meet the person behind it.