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Quesadillas con Frijoles

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, quesadillas are a beloved street food that showcases the versatility of tortillas. Traditionally filled with cheese and various ingredients, they are often enjoyed as a quick snack or light meal. In many households, quesadillas with beans are a staple, combining protein-rich beans with melty cheese for a satisfying dish. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating different vegetables and proteins, making them a favorite across the globe.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 flour tortillas
1 can (15 oz) refried beans
2 cups shredded cheese
1 medium onion
1 jalapeño
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 avocado
1 lime
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat while still creamy.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers sweetness and crunch without heat.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are gluten-free and often less expensive.

1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add chopped onion and jalapeño; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Spread refried beans evenly over half of each tortilla.

4

Sprinkle cheese over the beans and fold the tortillas in half.

5

Place folded tortillas in the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

6

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

7

Serve with sour cream, avocado slices, and lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Bean QuesadillasQuesadillas de Frijoles
Local Name: Quesadillas con Frijoles

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