Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 1 as neededCooking spray
• 1Onion, diced
• 1Bell pepper, diced
• 1 tspCumin, ground
• 2 canBlack bean, drained and rinsed
• ¼ bunchCilantro, chopped
• 8Corn tortilla, certified gluten-free
• 1 ½ cupCheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cupSalsa
• ½ cupSour cream, light

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, cutting board, chef knife, measuring spoons, spatula, mixing bowl, pizza cutter, wooden spoon, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather mise en place

   Gather and measure all ingredients; set out a skillet, cutting board, chef knife, measuring spoons, spatula, mixing bowl, and pizza cutter. · 5 min

   What to look for: ingredients measured and tools ready

2. 2
   Sauté vegetables

   Coat the skillet with cooking spray, then sauté onion and bell pepper over medium heat until tender and lightly sweet. · 5 min

   When it is done: Vegetables are softened; onion is translucent and pepper bends easily.

3. 3
   Season bean filling

   Add cumin and black beans to the vegetables; stir until the beans steam, then fold in cilantro until aromatic. · 4 min

   When it is done: Beans are steaming hot throughout.

4. 4
   Transfer filling

   Transfer the bean filling to a mixing bowl and wipe the skillet clean so the corn tortillas can crisp without scorching. · 1 min

   What to look for: filling in bowl and skillet clean

5. 5
   Assemble quesadillas

   Place a corn tortilla in the skillet, spread a quarter of the bean filling over it, add cheese, and cap with another tortilla. · 4 min

   What to look for: filling evenly layered

6. 6
   Crisp first side

   Cook each quesadilla until the bottom tortilla turns lightly golden and the cheese begins to melt at the edges. · 6 min

   When it is done: Bottom tortilla is crisp and lightly golden; cheese is melted at the edges.

7. 7
   Flip and melt

   Flip each quesadilla with a wide spatula and cook until the second side is crisp, golden, and the cheese is fully melted. · 6 min

   When it is done: Both tortillas are crisp and golden; cheese is fully melted in the center.

8. 8
   Cut and serve

   Transfer quesadillas to a plate, cut into wedges with a pizza cutter, and serve with salsa and sour cream. · 2 min

   What to look for: clean wedges with melted cheese