Mini Veggie-Packed Quesadillas with Cheddar and Black Beans

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Warm flour tortillas filled with melted cheddar, black beans, and finely diced vegetables for a kid-friendly and satisfying snack or lunch. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, black beans, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup black beans, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 2 sliced green onions, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; mix gently.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Place one 6-inch flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla.
  4. Step 4: Spoon a quarter of the bean and vegetable mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup cheddar on top.
  5. Step 5: Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese begins to melt.
  6. Step 6: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook an additional 2 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges and serve warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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