Refried Bean Salsa Quesadillas Recipe

Refried Bean Salsa Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 quesadillas

• 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil, plus more for frying
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can pinto beans, drained and mashed
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup tomato salsa
• 1/2 cup minced red onion (optional)

Method

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the mashed beans and chili powder and cook, stirring, until hot, about 5 minutes
3. Set aside
4. To assemble, place 1 tortilla on a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of the beans across the bottom half
5. Top the beans with the salsa and onion, if using
6. Fold top half of the tortilla over the filling and press slightly
7. In large skillet heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat
8. Place folded quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, into the hot skillet and heat until hot, turning once, about 1 minute per side
9. Cut quesadillas into 3 or 4 wedges and arrange on plates
10. Serve immediately

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