Black bean quesadilla
Mash canned black beans, add cheddar, and fold them into one tortilla. Cook both sides in a skillet for a simple dinner or lunch.
11 minutes total · 1 serving · dinner
Prep: 5 minutes. Cooking: 6 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 medium tortilla
- 1/2 cup Canned black beans (85 g) — Approximate; measure after draining and rinsing.
- 6 tbsp Shredded cheddar (42 g) — Shredded cheese; 6 tbsp is ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. Measure loosely.
Equipment and available appliances
- Stove or cooktop
- Refrigerator
- 1 × Microwave-safe bowl or deep glass dish
- 1 × Fork
- 1 × Nonstick skillet
- 1 × Heat-safe spatula or cooking spoon
- 1 × Can opener
- 1 × Small strainer
- 1 × Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 × Lidded food container
Method
- Drain and rinse the canned beans, then mash them roughly in a bowl with a fork.
- Spread the beans over half of the tortilla, leaving a small border. Sprinkle on the cheese and fold the tortilla closed.
- Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the folded tortilla and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and the filling is hot. Reduce the heat if it browns too quickly.
- Move to a plate or board and let it cool briefly before eating.
Helpful notes
- A medium tortilla makes one light meal. Pair with fruit or another side if needed.
- A nonstick skillet is assumed; add a small amount of oil if your pan needs it.
Before you start
Original starter recipe; not yet kitchen-tested. Follow safe food handling and check product labels for allergens. The amounts and times shown here describe one original batch. The planner estimates sequential batches for larger portions of heated meals so the suggested cookware remains suitable.
- Wash hands and produce before preparing food. Refrigerate perishable ingredients and leftovers promptly.
Keep the cheese refrigerated. Transfer any unused opened beans to a covered food container and refrigerate promptly. Follow the tortilla package storage instructions.
- The container count allows separate storage for unused opened canned ingredients. The planner can reuse one storage container across recipes using the same leftover ingredient.
Food-handling guidance and sources
- Wash hands, produce, utensils, and work surfaces. Clean can lids before opening. Keep refrigerated foods at 40°F / 4°C or colder and frozen foods at 0°F / −18°C. Refrigerate perishables and leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Divide larger leftovers into shallow containers. Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C. FDA: Safe food handling
Dietary tags describe the listed basic ingredients. Check every product label for allergens, cross-contact, and animal-derived additives; tags are not an allergy guarantee.
Grocery price references
Default prices are dated U.S. retailer reference prices checked October 10, 2026, with source links provided. Some retrieved pages may be cached. These are not live or local checkout quotes, and the examples do not form a single-store basket. Prices, promotions, stock, package sizes, tax, delivery, and other fees may differ. Edit prices to match your store; your edits remain separate from the linked references.
- Medium flour tortillas — Walmart reference: Great Value Medium Soft Taco Flour Tortillas, 16 oz, 10 Count. 16 oz pack; 10 tortillas — $1.98; checked 2026-10-10.
- Canned black beans — Walmart reference: Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz. 15 oz can; assumes 255 g drained yield — $0.92; checked 2026-10-10. The price covers the full 15 oz can, including liquid. Shopping quantities assume 255 g usable drained beans per can; actual drained yield may differ.
- Shredded cheddar — Walmart reference: Great Value Mild Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, 8 oz. 8 oz bag — $1.97; checked 2026-10-10.