Cheesy Refried Bean Quesadillas
These Cheesy Refried Bean Quesadillas are absolutely addictive and easy to make. Plenty of carbs, cheese, veggies, and spices make this dish absolutely flavorful and satisfying. It makes a nutritious, quick, and easy vegetarian meal option which is loaded with protein.
Ingredients
Veggies
- 1 large Onions sliced
- 1 large Red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 medium Green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Oil
Refried Beans Mix
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 3 large Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 1 16 oz Refried beans canned or 2 cups homemade
- 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt or as required optional
- 2 tsp Oil
- 8 Wheat tortillas
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
- 8 tsp Oil for frying
Instructions
Sautéed Veggies
- Heat some oil in the skillet on medium heat, add sliced onions, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the sliced mixed bell peppers and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Turn off the stove and combine all the spices and salt.
- Transfer the veggies to a bowl and set aside.
Refried Beans Mix
- Add some water in the same pan, stir, and discard the water. Wipe down the pan with a paper towel to remove the excess residues.
- Heat some oil in a pan on medium heat, add chopped garlic, and sauté for 15 seconds.
- Next, add the chopped onions, and sauté them for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the refried beans, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, and mix everything well for 30 seconds.
- Add 1/4 cup water, mix, and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the cilantro, mix, turn off the heat, and set it aside.
Assembling
- Take 3 heaped tbsp of the refried beans mixture and evenly spread it on half of each tortilla.
- Equally divide the sautéed veggies over the bean mixture on each tortilla and some shredded cheese on top.
- Fold the non filling side of the tortilla over the filling side.
Frying
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, lower the heat to medium, and drizzle some oil.
- Place 1 or 2 quesadillas depending on the size of a pan and drizzle some oil on top. Cook each quesadilla for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute or until it looks perfectly crispy and all the cheese melts down. Flip one more time for about 30 seconds. Cut the quesadillas into half once they are slightly cool and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to shop for canned vegetarian refried beans if you are vegan or vegetarian.
- Cook the vegetables tender and crunchy for the best texture in the recipe.
- Fry the quesadillas until golden brown with crispy edges is very important for an amazing taste.
- Placing the hot quesadillas on a wire rack is very important if you are going to consume it after a while. This allows the air to circulate, keeping them crispy from the outside and from making them soggy.