Black Bean Quesadilla – Gluten-Free

Published: June 8, 2015 | By: Kristina Stosek

Prep Time 10 Minutes

Difficulty Moderate

Cook Time 15 Minutes

Serves 4

Average Rating: 5 | Rated By: 2 users

This gluten-free vegetarian quesadilla has the flavours of Mexico. Fresh veggies combined with black beans make a scrumptious quesadilla when teamed up with melted cheese. Enjoy as a snack, or light vegetarian meal with a salad

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter

3 X 10-inch gluten free tortillas (I used rice tortillas)

1 bunch green onions, diced

1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 tsp. GF ground cumin

Sea salt to taste

1 x (13.5 oz.) can organic black beans drain and rinse

½ cup chopped cilantro

1 large tomato, roughly chopped

1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat 2 teaspoons of butter over medium heat in a large non-stick frying pan. Add onions, bell pepper, cumin and salt and stir-fry for 3 minutes Set aside in a bowl

In the same pan, add a little butter and 1 tortilla. Then add layers as follows; ½ cup cheese and then another tortilla, onion mixture, beans, cilantro, tomato, remaining cheese and another tortilla.

Cook for 5 minutes or until the bottom starts browning. Add remaining butter on the sides and carefully flip the tortilla over. Cook for 5 more minutes.

To serve, let the quesadilla cool for 5 minutes and then slice

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