This black bean quesadilla recipe is a staple at our house! Made up of simple ingredients, these quesadillas are incredibly flavorful, made with nutritious black beans, and come together in less than 30 minutes – which is why it’s no surprise it’s one of my go-to recipes for a busy night. Serve with creamy jalapeño sauce if you want to be extra, and trust me, you do. :). And if you love a crispy tortilla, try my baked quesadillas, you can use any filling.
The refried black beans are the star of this quesadilla, and we love them so much that we use them as much as we can – in black bean tostadas, bean and cheese burritos, and DIY nacho lunch boxes. Be sure to try my other Mexican-inspired meals like crockpot salsa chicken and shredded chicken nachos.
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
- What You'll Love About Black Bean Quesadillas
- Ingredients
- How to Make Black Bean Quesadillas
- Topping Ideas for Vegetarian Quesadillas
- FAQs
- Storage Instructions
- What to Serve with this Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe
- How to Feed Black Bean Quesadillas to the Whole Family
- Want More?
- More Easy Quesadilla Recipes
- Let me Meal Plan for you!
What You’ll Love About Black Bean Quesadillas
- Great flavors
- Delicious and easy dinner
- Satisfying and balanced meal
- Great vegetarian source of protein
- Great source of fiber
- Just 5 minutes prep time
- Just 25 minutes total time
- Made with simple ingredients
Ingredients
- Refried beans – These refried canned black beans are a favorite, so they are my first choice, but you could also use canned refried beans or a can of black beans or pinto beans that are lightly mashed.
- Tortillas – Look for large burrito-sized flour tortillas. Smaller tortillas will work, but you may need to make more quesadillas. You could also use corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas if you prefer.
- Cheese – I highly recommend using a Mexican-style cheese designed for quesadillas like queso asadero or queso Oaxaca. If you can’t find those, a cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, Monterey jack cheese, or another cheese that melts will work.
- Extras – Want to add more flavor to this meatless dinner? Sprinkle beans with some chili powder or taco seasoning, or add sautéed onions, peppers, or corn kernels to fillings.
- Fresh toppings – Serve this vegetarian quesadilla recipe with your favorite fresh toppings like salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced onions, etc.
How to Make Black Bean Quesadillas
This is an overview on how to make refried bean quesadillas, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
Topping Ideas for Vegetarian Quesadillas
What makes this the best recipe for black bean quesadillas?! TOPPINGS! They add great flavor and crunch, choose a few (or all!) to add!
- Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copycat)
- Esquites
- Thinly sliced lettuce
- Sliced grape tomatoes
- Chopped red onion
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Pickled jalapeño peppers
- Creamy Quesadilla Sauce
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Guacamole
- Lime juice
FAQs
Is this black bean quesadilla vegetarian?
Yes, this quesadilla is vegetarian.
Is this black bean quesadilla vegan?
No, this is not vegan as it’s made with cheese. If you want a vegan black bean quesadilla, swap out the cheese for your favorite non-dairy vegan cheese for a vegan version.
Are these quesadillas healthy?
Well I say everything is healthy. 🙂 Some foods are more nutritious than others, but all food serves a purpose. These healthy black bean quesadillas have protein, carbs, produce, and fats. OH, and FLAVOR. So I would say, yes, it’s incredibly delicious AND nutritious.
Storage Instructions
This refried bean and cheese quesadilla is best served immediately. If you have leftovers, you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
How to reheat
Reheat quesadilla in a hot skillet until heated through.
Can you freeze quesadillas?
Yes, you can freeze quesadillas to enjoy later. Store in a freezer bag for 2-3 months. Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 8-12 minutes, until heated through.
What to Serve with this Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe
I like to serve steak quesadilla recipes like this one with a simple veggie side:
- Fajita Bell Peppers & Onions
- Elote in a Cup
- Corn Salsa
- Frozen Corn – Heat in microwave or hot skillet
How to Feed Black Bean Quesadillas to the Whole Family
I get it, feeding kids can be tough! But following the Division of Responsibility and knowing your job and your child’s job makes it SO much more enjoyable. You’ll be able to feed your kids any meal, which will help ensure that they are eating a variety of nutritious foods – with plenty of play food sprinkled in.
If your kids prefer plain quesadillas, serve the beans on the side or in a small taster bowl to sample them. Serve the meal with a few items you know your kids will eat, like fruit, milk, and/or bread and butter if they don’t like quesadillas or plain tortillas.
More Easy Quesadilla Recipes
If you like this black bean and cheese quesadilla recipe, you’re in luck because I have so many more quesadilla recipes for you to try:
- Steak Quesadillas
- Shrimp Quesadillas
- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
- Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
- Crispy Baked Quesadillas
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Vegetarian Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
This black bean quesadilla recipe is a filling, nutritious, and totally delicious meal that comes together in minutes and uses our favorite beans!
Ingredients
- 2 cups refried black beans (you can also use canned refried black beans)
- 4 flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 12 oz. shredded Mexican cheese (queso asadero or queso Oaxaca)
- fresh toppings (salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream)
Instructions
- Make refried black beans if making from scratch.
- Assemble quesadillas. In large skillet over medium heat, layer 1/3 cup shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with 1/2-3/4 cup black beans and another 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
- Fold over top and cook for about 2-3 minutes, and when cheese starts to melt, carefully flip over with large flipper and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining 3 quesadillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve with toppings.
Equipment
Notes
- See more fresh topping and serving suggestions in the post.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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