Black Bean Veggie Quesadillas

Fun fact...I LOVE Mexican food...ALL of it!  I haven't met a Mexican food I didn't like!  Last night, I was talking with Tanika from Growing Gracie about my love of tacos, which reminded me that quesadillas are a close second favorite!  I can't believe I almost forgot to share this with you all!  I made these a few weeks ago, they were perfect with my Fresh Salsa recipe (nice touch, I promise)!  Try them!

Ingredients:

Extra-virgin olive oil - 1 tbsp. (+ olive oil spray...I used my misto)

1/4 onion - chopped

1/2 zucchini - diced

1/2 red bell pepper- diced

1 can black beans - drained and rinsed

1 tsp. of cumin

1 tsp. of chili powder

1/2 tsp. of garlic powder

Salt & pepper (to taste)

1 tsp. of lime juice

2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese - grated

4 large flour (or whole wheat) tortillas

***Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole!!!  

Directions:

1.  Heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a large pan at medium high heat, cook onion, zucchini, and red bell pepper until softened (about 5-6 minutes).  

2.  Add beans, seasoning, and lime juice to mixture, continue cooking until beans are heated.

3.  Spray one side of a tortilla with olive oil, flip over, add cheese, and bean/veggie mixture on one half - then fold over.  

4.  Cook 2 in a pan (over medium heat) at a time - when one side is golden brown, flip and cook on other side.  

Here are some pics of the process....super easy!

 

 

Mmmmmm...enjoy them!!!