Quesadillas in the house! I love Mexican/Tex-Mex/Southwestern style food and quesadillas are no exception. These Black Bean & Spinach Quesadillas are quickly becoming a lunchtime favorite for me because they are so quick and simple (and delicious!) to make. And if Meatless Monday is a thing at your house this recipe will be right up your ally, because the black beans are so filling and provide plenty of protein.
And if you just can’t get enough black beans, you can try Black Bean Brownies for dessert!
Slice some avocado and chop up a handful of spinach.
Heat up a little bit of butter in a large skillet. You could also spray with nonstick spray before you cook them, but I like the butter flavor myself.
While the skillet heats, layer cheese, spinach, black beans, salt, and more cheese on the tortillas.
Fold in half and transfer to the hot butter. Cook until golden then flip. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
Top with avocado and sour cream and enjoy!
- 2 large 10 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 4 Tbsp sour cream
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. On one half of a tortilla layer 1/4 cup cheese, then half the spinach and black beans, plus a sprinkle of salt. Spread another 1/4 cup cheese over that and fold the tortilla over. Carefully transfer to waiting skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until that side is golden brown as well. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then top with avocado and sour cream and eat immediately.
okay yes, i know what we are having for dinner this week! I love the butter trick, I have to try that! I bet more flavorful than non stick spray!
Definitely!
These sound amazing!!! Especially with avocado to go with them–oh yum!
I know, right? I love avocados.
I know what I’m making for lunch! These look awesome (I’m a vegetarian, so I’m always looking for savory ways to enjoy classic meals!) and I know my family will love them too!
Yaaas! What a great recipe. I love the use of spinach and avocado!
Mmm yummy!! Looks so good, I’ll totally try and make this for lunch one day!
These look so yummy and super simple! I am teaching my 7-year-old daughter how to cook and this would be a great recipe for her to try.
Yes, this a great recipe for a beginner!
These look so good and seem really simple to make. I cannot wait to try these!
So simple! I usually bake them, but butter in the pan would definitely be tastier 🙂 Great to have another idea to help mix up our tex mex tuesdays.
Baking them is almost definitely healthier though, and that would be great if you needed to make more than one or two at a time.
Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely delicious. I’m always looking for quick & easy meals! Thank you for sharing ~ I think I need to add something to my grocery list!
I’m a fan of quick and easy myself 😉
I don’t even like black beans but somehow you’ve made them sound amazing! Actually really want to try this.
That’s quite a complement! Hope it turns out yummy for you!
oooh! i’m going to put these on next week’s menu!
Oooh, I have all the ingredients–now I know what I’m having for lunch tomorrow. Love the quesadilla idea. 🙂
So simple and easy and so so delicious! Love quesadillas!
This looks so good!
My stomach is officially growling, these look fantastic! I am going to make these for lunch tomorrow!
I am so hungry after seeing this. That looks so deliciou. When I make it, I think I’ll have to go ahead and make the brownies for dessert!
oooohhhh quesadillas are one of my favorite snacks! I love the combo of spinach, black beans and avocado that you used. YUM!
I love the addition of spinach to it. It makes you feel like a quesadilla is healthy lol
I don’t know what you’re talking about, spinach quesadillas are absolutely healthy.
Looks so delicious! All my favorite things
OOoh! These look and sound delish! What an easy and yummy weekday lunch idea!
I love this quick idea – and it’s a great option for Meatless Mondays (or any other day of the week:) ) I know what I’m making tonight!
Quesadillas are my go to for quick food that my whole family will eat. Hope you enjoy!