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Crispy golden brown black bean quesadillas sliced into wedges on a serving board

High Protein Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large high -protein whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained black beans and Greek yogurt.
  2. Use a fork to partially mash the beans into the yogurt until a thick paste forms with some whole beans remaining.
  3. Fold in the nutritional yeast, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Spread the bean mixture evenly across one half of each tortilla.
  5. Distribute the shredded cheddar cheese over the bean mixture and fold the tortillas in half to seal.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  7. Place the quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, applying light pressure with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes to allow the filling to set, then slice into wedges and serve.