Easy Vegetarian Quesadilla
A vegetarian quesadilla is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines various textures and tastes! We make it with sweet peppers, beans, and cheese, so it's both nutritious and delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 large whole-grain tortillas
- 4-5 bell peppers or sweet peppers, sliced or diced
- 2 tbsp onion, diced
- 2 tbsp crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup black beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained1
- 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cut onions and bell peppers, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they become tender. Season with salt, pepper, ground cumin, chili flakes.
- In a bowl, combine the drained crushed tomatoes, BBQ sauce and beans. Add to the peppers and cook for 2 additional minutes.
- Lay the tortillas flat on a work surface. On one half of each tortilla spread a layer of grated cheese, then spread an even layer of the tomato-bean mixture and cover it with a layer of grated cheese again. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully transfer the quesadillas to the skillet, cooking one or two at a time, depending on the skillet's size. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.