Black Bean Quesadillas
What a day! I am so stressed out at work…I am really hoping that because I am so busy today that Friday will come sooner than I think it will! Seems forever away right now. Keeeep positive right?? Haha
I have been doing really well on my “no sweets” for Lent goal. So far I haven’t caved at all, which I am really proud of! haha I really love desserts so this has been really hard for me. I think I miss making them more than I actually miss eating them. Is that weird? Anyways, I have been doing the whole no eating meat on Fridays which really doesn’t bother me one bit. I honestly don’t eat that much meat anyways, but it is giving me a chance to have some really yummy veggie meals, including my black bean quesdillas in this post 🙂
Enjoy!
Ingredients for Black Bean Quesadillas:
- Soft tortilla shells
- Black beans (from the can, drained)
- Green bell pepper
- Jalapeno
- Tomato
- Cheddar Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Cooking Spray
Spray outside of tortilla shells with cooking spray and then flip over so that the sprayed sides are together.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Put black beans onto tortilla and then place green peppers, tomatoes, and jalapenos on top of that. Sprinkle with cheeses (mix together the cheddar and jack).
Place one of the filled tortillas onto the skillet and place tortilla with just the cooking spray on top, with sprayed side up. Cook the quesadilla until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until melted and crisp.
Of course I served mine up with some homemade guacamole, my salsa, the homemade tortilla chips, and some sour cream. This is a great meal to have during these Lenten days because there is obviously no meat in the meal. Not to mention I could just eat quesadillas all the time haha ;-).
Almost Friday!
50 Comments
Krissyp
One of my favorites. I sometimes crank up the heat with a dash of thai chili sauce. Soooooo good. I OD’d on guacamole last night but considering I have one more ripe Haas and a can of black beans, this may very well be dinner. Thanks for sharing!
RavieNomNoms
Ooooo that sounds delicious! I should try that next time…You are very welcome Krissy! Thank you for visiting!
mywanderingspoon
There is something comforting about these amazing dish…..Beautiful quesadillas, Lovely choice of ingredients, thanks for sharing:)
RavieNomNoms
Thank you very much! I really enjoy just having black beans in the quesadillas….it is one of my favorites!
Kim- Liv Life
I know what you mean, it’s almost as fun to make cookies, sweets, etc as it is to eat them! Well, actually I might even like the making part a bit better.
You know we love Mexican, and these quesadillas would be a hit with my house! Thanks!
RavieNomNoms
Yea I just love cooking in general, obviously, but there is something comforting to me when it comes to baking something for people. I miss it! haha I need to take up bread making…
Thanks Kim! I love Mexican too…definitely my favorite!
Jill@MadAboutMacarons
I really admire your willpower on the sweet things! Good for you! Your quesadillas look so tempting and without any meat, too? It’s so long since we had Mexican food and about time we gave these a try. Hang in there: you’re nearly there to tgif: courage!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Jill! It has been really hard thus far, but I think I can make it! Thank you for all the words of encouragement! 🙂
Kita
God I love a good quesadilla. I also love black beans, jalapenos and cheesy goodness. I bought tortillas today just so I could make some soon. These are looking great!
RavieNomNoms
Me too Kita! Anything with cheese and black beans I am sold! Thank you!
Felice
I was planning on having quesadillas tomorrow night for dinner and this looks perfect. Thanks!
RavieNomNoms
Oh you are so welcome Felice! Hope they turn out fantastic for you!
Brandie
I’m a sucker for a good quesadilla. Love them. This really sounds very nice. I love black beans!!
RavieNomNoms
Me too Brandie…I could eat quesadillas all the time and not even notice haha. I love black beans too! They are so delicious!
The Farmers Wife
Yumminess! I love black beans and quesadilla’s, especially together!
RavieNomNoms
Amen to that! 😀
Cleo Coyle
I am all over this one! I’m not vegetarian, but I try to incorporate meatless meals into my week. With a little low-fat sour cream and (a whole lot o’) guacamole, this would be a delish meatless Lent Friday lunch or dinner. Thanks, Ravie!
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RavieNomNoms
I try to incorporate meatless as much as I can. As I have gotten older, I have really become aware of where the meat comes from that I am eating, so I tend to be hesitant of any meat that I don’t know where it is from. Local is the best.
Thanks for visiting Cleo! Come back soon and thanks for adding me to your blogroll! 😀
popcorngirl12
Love quesadillas! And this version sounds incredible! I will have to give it a try! Thanks Raven! Good luck with the sweets! You can do it! I suggested giving up going to work for Lent! 🙂
RavieNomNoms
You are so welcome! Hahaha, I would love to give up going to work for Lent. Somehow I don’t think my boss would appreciate that!
Lin Ann
I’m not really missing meat either this Lent. And just think how much healthier we are for it!!! I love black beans and your quesadilla looks so fresh, healthy and easy, yay! Thanks for sharing. Bet you’re glad it’s Friday! Have a great weekend!!!
RavieNomNoms
I hear ya Lin Ann! I really don’t have meat a lot anyways so it isn’t a big deal for me, but sometimes you don’t even think about it before you do. You are very welcome!
Have a great weekend!
Dana
Love black beans. Love Quesadillas. Combine the two and you have a perfect marriage lol. So Yummy! I like that you added a little bit of heat too mmm
RavieNomNoms
Amen to that Dana! I think they are perfect for each other…I couldn’t have a quesadilla without some heat! 😉
Lindsey @ trail to train
Mmm thank you for reminding me how much I love the simplicity (and quickness!) of black bean quesadilias and giving me an idea for dinner!
P.S. have you tried baked falafel with tatziki sauce for dinner on Fridays? Totally meat free, totally FAST and delicious, you wont miss the meat I promise! I did a post on them a while back.
RavieNomNoms
You are so welcome Lindsey! I often forget that the simple things are sometimes the best things…
PS- That sounds fantastic! I will have to check it out!
Angie's Recipes
This looks extremely delicious and comforting!
RavieNomNoms
It definitely was Angie…have a great weekend!
Joanne
I love quesadillas! Black beans are my favorite so I HAVE to make this recipe. Great job!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Joanne! Hope they turn out well for you!
spcookiequeen
Happy Friday, you are being a good girl, I think I’ve cheated already. He he.
So glad you did so good on your walk. Hope you have a great weekend.
I’m gonna ask my daughter if she would eat these, she has been asking for healthier stuff.
-Gina-
RavieNomNoms
Yea I am really happy that people have been so generous about donating…now I just have to get all good and trained for 60 miles! ahhh
They are definitely something that someone who wants to eat healthier but doesn’t like the taste of healthy things would love, the cheese hides all the healthy stuff 😉
sonia
The quesadillas are looking so good and inviting. Loved the stuffing of black beans, i just love it and cant help drooling at urs….cheers !
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Sonia! I am a big fan of black beans, they are so yummy!
Susi's Kochen und Backen
Quesadillas are always a family favorite in our house and your version looks and sounds great! A little guacamole on the side and I’d be a happy girl :o)
RavieNomNoms
Mine too! I love quesadillas because you can change them up however you want and they always end up being so great! 🙂
Amy
Your quesadillas look amazing! Black beans are a must in quesadillas as far as I am concerned :)! I would definately feel less stressed from work if I ate some of these after ;)!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Amy! I would have to agree on that! Some people are surprised to see black beans in quesadillas, but I can’t live without them!
Sandra's Easy Cooking
I love love love this recipe..you made it to the perfection! I will try this over weekend! yummy yum!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Sandra! Hope they turned out great for you!
Kankana
i don’t like bean much .. but my husband does and he likes quesadillas too . I think he will enjoy this dish a lot 🙂
RavieNomNoms
If he likes beans, he would most definitely like this! I am such a bean nut haha, I love them! 🙂
Evan @swEEts
I’m so proud that you’ve kept up with the no sweets! ha and I’m serious when I say I will gladly send you a big batch of something sweet at the end of lent! You deserve it! These quesadillas sound fabulous.. I totally feel you on the Friday thing.. I’m so glad its the weekend!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks E! Aw you are so sweet! I serrrriously might take you up on that haha! Hope you had a great weekend!
Magic of Spice
Love this, wish I had one now! Sorry you’ve been stressed…hope your having a great weekend 🙂
RavieNomNoms
Thank you! Hope you had a fabulous weekend!
Kristen
Those quesadillas sound wonderful. I am all for meatless meals. It’s the carnivore I am married to that keeps me from making them more often.
RavieNomNoms
Thank you very much Kristen, they were really yummy! I hear you on that one, I could go meal upon meal without meat but sometimes the people you are cooking for want meat at every meal haha 😉
Rick
This can get you to the weekend.
RavieNomNoms
It certainly did, hope you are well Rick!