Homemade Italian Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian minestrone with vegetables, beans and pasta in a rich tomato broth for an easy family dinner.
Cheesy Mixed Bean Quesadillas
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.
Method
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- 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.
Ingredients
- Salt, to taste
- 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
Notes
Season to taste and adjust timings slightly depending on your hob/oven.
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