How To Make Black Bean & Prawn Quesadillas
Much like pizzas, the world is your oyster when it comes to quesadillas. Stuff them with whichever filling suits your fancy. If you’re stuck for ideas, then these quesadilla recipes are just what you need to get started on your own quesadilla party.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
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In a bowl, mix together the black beans, prawns, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Lay four tortillas on a clean surface, and divide the black bean and prawn mixture evenly between them.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each tortilla.
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Place the remaining four tortillas on top of the cheese to create a quesadilla.
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Lightly brush the top tortillas with olive oil.
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Carefully transfer the quesadillas to the preheated skillet, oiled side down.
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Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is crispy and golden brown.
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Brush the top tortillas with olive oil, then carefully flip the quesadillas using a spatula.
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Cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before cutting into wedges.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 342kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 120mg
- Sodium : 682mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 23g
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