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Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas

Smashed black beans, corn and pepper jack, folded in a tortilla and crisped in a skillet. Lunch in ten minutes.

YBy the Yetmos editors · Updated October 2026
Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Serves 4
Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas — illustration

Ingredients

Tick them off as you go. Quantities are for 4 servings.

Method

  1. Smash the beansMash half the beans with a fork and stir in the whole beans, corn, cumin, cilantro and a pinch of salt.

  2. FillCover half of each tortilla with cheese, then the bean mixture, then a little more cheese. Fold over.

  3. CrispBrush a skillet with oil. Cook each quesadilla over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.

  4. ServeCut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Editor’s tip. The mashed beans act as glue, so the filling stays put when you cut the wedges.

Nutrition per serving

430Calories
20 gProtein
46 gCarbs
18 gFat
9 gFiber

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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