Smoky-Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas

The combo of cheese, black beans and corn tortillas makes for an authentic and complete meal. If you can find fresh epazote at a Latin American market, use it instead of cilantro to experience southern Mexico’s classic flavorpairing with black beans. Freeze unused canned chipotle chiles sealed in a plastic…

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The combo of cheese, black beans and corn tortillas makes for an authentic and complete meal. If you can find fresh epazote at a Latin American market, use it instead of cilantro to experience southern Mexico’s classic flavorpairing with black beans. Freeze unused canned chipotle chiles sealed in a plastic bag.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2-3 canned chipotle chiles, chopped
  • 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 cup (1/4 lb.) grated quesillo cheese, string cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped cilantro or epazote leaves
  • 16 1/8-inch-thick slices white onion (from 1 large onion)

Preparation

Put beans, chiles and sugar in

blender. Blend to coarse paste,

adding water if necessary. Season

to taste with salt and pepper.

Warm big ungreased griddle

or 2 large skillets over medium

heat. Place 4 tortillas on griddle.

Arrange

1/4

of cheese on each

tortilla (keep cheese away from

edges). Top with

1/4

of cilantro and

4 onion slices. Spread remaining

4 tortillas with bean mixture;

turn over onto tortillas with

cheese. Cook 2 minutes, or until

cheese begins to melt, pressing

down with spatula. Flip, and

cook 2 minutes more, or until

browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 452
  • Carbohydrate Content 60 g
  • Cholesterol Content 30 mg
  • Fat Content 18 g
  • Fiber Content 7 g
  • Protein Content 14 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 6 g
  • Sodium Content 471 mg
  • Sugar Content 13 g