Spicy Tropical Quesadilla with Black Beans and Mango

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A grilled quesadilla filled with sweet mango, spicy black beans, and melted cheese for a tropical twist on a classic snack. This Mexican-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, turns flour tortillas, mango, black beans into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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: 10 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup rinsed and drained black beans, 1/2 cup diced mango, 1 small finely chopped jalapeño (seeded), 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir gently to mix flavors.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush with 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Place 1 large (8-inch) flour tortilla flat in the skillet.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tortilla, then spread half of the mango and black bean mixture on top of the cheese.
  4. Step 4: Cover with the second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
  5. Step 5: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges. Repeat steps for the second quesadilla with remaining ingredients.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm as a spicy tropical snack or light meal.

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