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Black bean quesadillas
Crisp, cheesy and quick, these are a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Make a double batch of the filling and freeze half for another day.
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Serves: 2Time: 15 min Freezes well
VegetarianFreezer-friendly
Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 × 400g tin black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red pepper (finely chopped)
- 100 g cheese (grated)
- 4 tortilla wraps
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
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Method
- 1Warm a little of the oil in a frying pan and cook the red pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- 2Add the black beans and cumin, season, and mash lightly with a fork so the mixture holds together. Tip into a bowl.
- 3Spread the filling over two tortillas, scatter over the cheese, and top each with a second tortilla.
- 4Wipe the pan, add a little oil, and cook each quesadilla for 2 minutes on each side until golden and the cheese has melted.
- 5Cut into wedges and serve.
Batch tip: the bean filling freezes well. Cool fully, freeze in portions for up to three months, then defrost and use as above.
Serving idea: a spoonful of soured cream or salsa on the side is a nice touch.
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