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quick 5 ingredient dinners

Black Bean Quesadillas

Tortillas, black beans, cheese, cumin, and salsa prove vegetarian doesn't mean boring. This quick 5 ingredient dinner is ten minutes from fridge to table and one of the most budget friendly options on this entire list.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Half cup salsa to serve

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Mash black beans lightly with cumin in small bowl
  2. Step 2: Heat pan over medium heat
  3. Step 3: Lay tortilla flat add half the cheese
  4. Step 4: Add bean mixture on one half
  5. Step 5: Fold over press down firmly
  6. Step 6: Cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden flip
  7. Step 7: Cook other side 2 minutes until golden and cheese melted
  8. Step 8: Slice serve immediately with salsa

Notes

— Mashing beans slightly
helps them stay inside
the quesadilla
— Medium heat prevents
burning before cheese melts
— Add hot sauce inside for
extra kick
— Works great with canned
refried beans too