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Black Bean Salsa Quesadillas

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Black Bean Salsa Quesadillas are a fast and simple vegetarian hot sandwich recipe perfect for lunch or dinner

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Preparation:

In bowl, combine beans, salsa, and green onions.

Place four tortillas on work surface. Divide bean mixture on top; sprinkle with cheeses. Top with remaining tortillas.

Heat half of the oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add one filled quesadilla; cook, pressing down with spatula, until bottom tortilla is browned and crisp. Carefully turn quesadilla; cook 2-3 minutes on second side until crisp. Remove to work surface; cut into four triangles and serve with salsa or sour cream. Repeat with remaining quesadillas and remaining oil as needed. You can keep all of the quesadillas warm in a 250 degrees F oven until you're ready to serve. Serves 4-6

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