This mushroom and black bean quesadilla is one of my favorite quick-and-easy dinners. I created this recipe while rifling through my pantry, searching for a new, simple, and healthy dinner. I love this recipe because the possibilities and variations are virtually endless!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 0.5 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- 0.75 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice , Optional
- 0.25 cups salsa , Optional
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté mushrooms and onion in hot oil until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add black beans, cilantro, salt, and pepper; continue sautéing until mushrooms and onions are browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
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2
Place 1 tortilla in a clean, dry skillet. Spread 1/2 of the mushroom mixture onto 1/2 of tortilla. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and lime juice; fold tortilla over filling. Cook over medium heat until quesadilla is browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat this step with second tortilla.
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3
Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa.
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