Black Bean & Pepper Quesadillas

with Salsa Fresca & Creamy Guacamole


Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk

Total: 25 min • Prep: 10 min

Servings:
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

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • 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

2
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Turn off heat; cover to keep warm.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Southwest Spice Blend

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

3
  • 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.

  • Stir in scallion whites and cook until softened, 1 minute more.

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe out pan.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

4
  • 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.

  • 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

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

5
  • 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.

  • Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Mexican Cheese Blend

    ½ cup

6
  • 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.

  • 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