Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas
Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas deliver a hearty mix of creamy melted cheddar, tender black beans, sweet corn, and sautéed peppers and onions tucked between crisped flour tortillas. Each bite balances toasty edges with juicy tomato brightness and a gentle garlic warmth. Ideal for a quick weeknight Dinner or a casual game-day Snack, they’re satisfying on their own or with salsa and sour cream.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until soft. Stir in the beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, and corn; cook until warmed through.
- 2
Spread 6 tortillas with equal portions of the bean and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with equal portions of the Cheddar cheese, then top with the remaining tortillas to make quesadillas.
- 3
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the quesadillas and cook, turning once, until the cheese is melted and both sides are lightly browned.
- Calories 334.72 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 10.63 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 45.66 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.45 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.28 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 694.1 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 5.02 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.67 g --
- Added Sugars 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 259.57 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 473.19 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 70.15 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.26 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Corn, Diced Tomatoes, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 334.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Corn, Diced Tomatoes, Flour Tortilla, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 334.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas healthy?
- Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 334.72 calories and 10.63 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 694.1 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.28 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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