Spinach-Black Bean Quesadillas

11 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 12 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 -6 cups Baby Spinach
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 -3 cups vegan mozzarella cheese or 2 -3 cups vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups fresh salsa (homemade is best)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Sautee the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a large skillet or pan.
  3. 3
    Add the chillis and heat, stirring, until oil takes on a slightly red color.
  4. 4
    Add black bean, taco seasoning, cumin, and a little water or broth to prevent burning.
  5. 5
    Heat the beans over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Mash some of the beans to thicken the consistency.
  7. 7
    Add the spinach (with a little more water, if necessary).
  8. 8
    Stir it in to the bean mixture.
  9. 9
    Cover and turn heat down to low.
  10. 10
    Steam for about 2 minutes or until the spinach is just wilted.
  11. 11
    Do not overcook.
  12. 12
    Distribute the spinach-black bean mixture between 6 corn tortillas on baking sheets.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle with desired amount of vegan cheese.
  14. 14
    Top each one with another tortilla.
  15. 15
    Bake in oven 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  16. 16
    If desired, cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles with a pizza cutter.
  17. 17
    Serve with fresh salsa.

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