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A close-up of Kidney Bean Quesadillas, melted cheese, and garnished with parsley on a brown plate.

Kidney Bean Quesadillas

Quick, budget-friendly, and flavorful cheesy quesadillas perfect for any busy weeknight meal!
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Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: budget-friendly, cheesy, Kidney Bean Quesadillas, kidney beans, quesadilla, weeknight meal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 333kcal
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15.5 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz medium cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning or homemade
  • 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables e.g. onion peppers
  • 5 medium flour tortillas for the quesadillas

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and mixed frozen vegetables to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-5 minutes, ensuring the beans are warmed through.
  • Mash the beans gently using a fork or potato masher. Leave some beans whole for texture, while mashing others to create a creamy mixture.
  • Transfer the bean mixture to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe down the pan for later use.
  • Place a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on one half of each tortilla.
  • Spoon the bean mixture on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with a little more cheese. Fold each tortilla in half.
  • Return the tortillas to the pan and toast on both sides for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
  • Remove from the pan, cut in half, and serve hot.

Notes

These cheesy kidney bean quesadillas are simple to prepare, packed with nutrients, and perfect for meal prepping or a busy weeknight dinner!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Quesadilla | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 10mg