Black Bean & Pepper Quesadillas
with Salsa Fresca & Creamy Guacamole
Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Total: 25 min • Prep: 10 min

Ingredients
Flour Tortillas
2 units
Sour Cream
1½ tablespoon
Long Green Pepper
1 unit
Black Beans
1 unit
Monterey Jack Cheese
¼ cup
Tomato
1 unit
Lime
1 unit
Scallions
2 units
Guacamole
4 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
1 tablespoon
Mexican Cheese Blend
½ cup
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
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Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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Wash and dry produce.
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Core, deseed, and dice green pepper. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Dice tomato. Zest and quarter lime (for 4 servings, zest one lime and quarter both).
Ingredient Quantities
Tomato
1 unit
Lime
1 unit
Scallions
2 units

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In a medium pot, combine beans and their liquid, Southwest Spice Blend, 1 TBSP butter, salt (we used ¼ tsp; ½ tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to medium.
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Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then mash beans with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth. Continue simmering until mixture has thickened, 3-5 minutes more.
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Turn off heat; cover to keep warm.
Ingredient Quantities
Southwest Spice Blend
1 tablespoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)

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Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-7 minutes.
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Stir in scallion whites and cook until softened, 1 minute more.
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Turn off heat; transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe out pan.
Ingredient Quantities
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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While veggies cook, in a small bowl, combine tomato, scallion greens, lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a separate small bowl, combine guacamole, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
Ingredient Quantities
Sour Cream
1½ tablespoon
Tomato
1 unit
Lime
1 unit
Guacamole
4 tablespoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Spread one half of each tortilla with a layer of mashed beans. (TIP: You may have some beans left over. Serve remaining on the side if you like.) Top with green pepper mixture, Mexican cheese blend, and Monterey Jack.
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Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.
Ingredient Quantities
Mexican Cheese Blend
½ cup

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Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for veggies over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, add quesadillas and cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheeses melt, 3-4 minutes per side.
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Slice quesadillas into wedges; divide between plates. Top with creamy guacamole and salsa fresca. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.
Ingredient Quantities
Lime
1 unit
Guacamole
4 tablespoon