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Black Bean Quesadilla

Published April 20, 2015. Last updated November 19, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

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Black Bean Quesadilla is my go-to dinner when I just want something quick and easy, yet super delicious and healthy. Sometimes that means I make a Niçoise salad or sweet potato pizza bites. But let’s be honest sometimes you just want something that’s a little eewie gooey cheesy delicious too.

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Black Bean Quesadilla with pineapple coleslaw

On nights like those I try to just listen to my body and I make something healthy like this black bean and butternut squash quesadilla. I up the protein by adding one of my favorite ingredients, quinoa! I also added some arugula because adding something green always makes a dish feel just a little bit healthier. Arugula is great for this dish, since it has a peppery bite that goes perfectly with the Monterey Jack cheese. These quesadillas paired perfectly with my pineapple coleslaw, have you tried it yet?

As always, if you have a favorite food that you love to add to your quesadillas by all means throw it in there. This would be great with some added chopped chicken or grilled shrimp but I was aiming for quick and healthy and this fits the bill perfectly just as it is.

Black Bean Quesadilla on a cutting board

I talked about how much time and energy doing a Sunday night meal prep saves me. I highly recommend doing this every week. It doesn’t take very much time, and it really saves you time during the week when we are all running around busy and hungry. Practicing meal prep can really help you take fast food off the table.

I hope to show you that with a little bit of creativity you can re-purpose any of the meal prep items you may choose to make. I love to have quinoa, butternut squash, sweet potatoes and of course protein cookies on hand during the week. This really saves a ton of time and can open up the possibilities for dinner any night.

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Black Bean Quesadilla Spotlight

Black Bean Quesadilla with salsa

Black beans are powerhouse food if you ask me. Not only are they full of heart healthy fiber but they’re also packed with protein. The starch and black beans is called insoluble fiber which is great for gut health. Black beans can be a bit tough on the digestive system, but if you soak them in hot water for a bit before using them, you will find that the beans don’t give you as much tummy troubles.

Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe Tips

I was able to find gluten-free flour tortillas from Wrap-it’z gluten free wraps. They were reasonably priced and had a really good texture and taste. These quesadillas held up to be my lunch the next day so I give them a big thumbs up. If you don’t do dairy or are practicing vegan you can of course choose Daiya brand cheese it’s a great alternative.

Electric Griddle

If you have a large griddle (I love these for making pancakes too), you can make all four of these quesadillas at once! I love mine and use it at least 2-3 times a week!

Pyrex Containers

Also, if you are going to start doing Sunday meal prep, I recommend using glass Pyrex to store these items. Using plastic to store food, especially hot food is not recommended due to how plastic degrades, especially when in contact with heat.

Black Bean Quesadilla cut into triangles
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Black Bean Quesadilla with slaw on the side on a white plate

Black Bean Quesadilla

These black bean quesadillas are a great easy dinner option. They are full of healthy ingredients like black beans, butternut squash and quinoa and are very filling. This gluten free vegetarian dinner is perfect for Meatless Monday!
4.34 from 3 votes
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: black beans, meatless, quesadilla, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 13 mins
Total Time: 23 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 4 gluten free flour tortillas
  • 1 cup butternut squash – roasted and cooled*
  • 1 cup quinoa – cooked and cooled*
  • 1 can of black beans – drained and rinced
  • 1/2 tsp season salt
  • 2 tbs. chopped red onion
  • 1 cup arugula
  • .5 cup So Delicious Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1-2 tbs. red onion chopped
  • cilantro – chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare black beans by draining can of organic black beans and letting the beans sit in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain this water.
  • Add soaked beans to small pot, add 1/4 cup water, chopped red onion and season salt. Simmer over medium heat 5-6 minutes. Turn down to lcw and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Once black beans are done, preheat a large pan. Pray the pan with nonstick spray. Place tortilla on the pan. Add 2 tbs. cheese to 1/2 of tortilla. Add 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup butternut squash, 1/4 cup quinoa, handful of arugula, a few chopped tomatoes, a sprinkle of red onion and optional cilantro. Top with another 2 tbs. of cheese.
  • Close the other side of the tortilla over the beans/veggies.
  • Let cook 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook 2-3 more minutes on other side.
  • Serve with your favorite guacamole and salsa.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
323
Fat
 
9
g
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
Fiber
 
4
g
Sugar
 
2
g
Protein
 
12
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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  • Do you make your own guacamole or buy store bought?
  • Mild, medium or hot salsa?

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Comments

  1. Theresa @DearCreatives

    July 12, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. I will have to check out your slaw recipe too.

    Reply
  2. Gail Akeman

    July 8, 2015 at 11:56 am

    4 stars
    Thank you for joining the Small victories Sunday Linkup.

    Reply
  3. Suzanne

    July 8, 2015 at 8:59 am

    These look delicious! Pinning them to try. I like my salsa medium with just enough heat that it doesn’t drown out the other flavors.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes

    Reply
  4. Stephanie

    April 27, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Quesadillas are my go to dinner too! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
  5. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth

    April 24, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I miss quesadillas so much! That’s probably my biggest issue about having to go dairy free. I can do burritos without cheese no problem, but the cheese kinda makes the quesadilla haha
    Either way, this looks good!!

    Reply
  6. Jaime

    April 23, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Those sound really good! I actually make my quesadillas in my George Foreman grill. =P It’s so fast and hands-off.

    Reply
  7. Deborah Davis

    April 23, 2015 at 12:30 am

    5 stars
    Yummy and easy! This recipe takes me back to my vacations in the Mexico. Thank you for sharing your healthy and delicious Black Bean Quesadilla recipe with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!

    Reply
  8. Patty @ Reach Your Peak

    April 22, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I wish my BF liked black beans so I could make these! Maybe on a night where he won’t be home for dinner ;)

    Reply
  9. MCM Mama Runs

    April 21, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Ooh, this looks like something everyone in our family would eat! Awesome sounding recipe!

    Reply
  10. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs

    April 21, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I can’t help but say quesadilla like Napolean Dynamite in my head :)
    Quesadillas are one of my favourite quickie dinners and they’re so easy to make healthy!

    Reply
  11. Stephanie (@FitMomTraining)

    April 21, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    I definitely love making my own guac but I find it’s tough finding good avocados here. When I do, I end up eating them before making anything with them.

    Reply
  12. Betsy

    April 21, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I love quesadillas and those look tasty! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  13. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes

    April 21, 2015 at 7:08 am

    This looks delicious! I love that you added the quinoa. Everything is better with quinoa!

    Reply
  14. Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club

    April 21, 2015 at 5:02 am

    This looks like a winner. It has black beans, quinoa and is a quesadilla. Doesn’t get any better than that. I am going to try this.

    Reply
  15. jill conyers

    April 21, 2015 at 4:50 am

    I love love quesadillas! If only I could find a good gf tortilla. Black beans are my favorite filling.

    Reply
  16. Katie @ Huff 'n Puff to Buff 'n Tough

    April 21, 2015 at 1:35 am

    Yummmm! Friday night dinner! Looks great!

    Reply
  17. Sandra Laflamme

    April 20, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    I am a huge fan of quesadillas and love adding black beans. The quinoa is a new twist that I will have to try!

    Reply
  18. Anna @annaDishes

    April 20, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    I love quesadillas, and black beans, and black bean quesadillas. The addition of quinoa is a great idea! Must try these soon.

    Reply
  19. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running

    April 20, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Mexican food isn’t complete without guacamole!

    Reply
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