Cheesy Mixed Bean Quesadillas

Name: Cheesy Mixed Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tbsp Tomato purée; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 Onion, finely diced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 200 g Cheddar, grated; 8 Tortillas, medium; 2 x 400 g tins Mixed Beans, drained; 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Crisp tortillas filled with spiced mixed beans and melted cheese.

45 mins total for first methodServes 4On the Hob

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Ingredients

to taste Salt
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tbsp Tomato purée
1 tsp Paprika
1 Onion, finely diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
200 g Cheddar, grated
8 Tortillas, medium
2 x 400 g tins Mixed Beans, drained
1 tbsp Olive Oil

Method

15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total

Heat oil in a pan and soften onion for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, cumin and paprika; cook for 1 minute.
Stir in beans and tomato purée; cook 4–5 minutes, mashing some beans.
Season and cool slightly.
Spread filling over half the tortillas and top with cheese.
Cover with remaining tortillas.
Cook in a dry pan 2–3 minutes per side until golden and melted.
Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Season to taste and adjust timings slightly depending on your hob/oven.

About this recipe

Cheesy Mixed Bean Quesadillas are a fast, budget-friendly meal with big flavour. A warmly spiced bean filling and gooey cheese are toasted inside tortillas until crisp.

Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole for an easy weeknight dinner.

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