Best Pinto Bean And Feta Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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PINTO BEAN AND FETA CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Mexican     Vegetables     Vegetarian     Cheese     Beans and Grains

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 18

pinto beans
red onion
parsley leaves
jalapeño pepper
chili powder
cumin
flour tortillas
feta cheese
vegetable oil
pinto beans
red onion
parsley leaves
jalapeño pepper
chili powder
cumin
flour tortillas
feta cheese
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Process until very chunky purée forms. Transfer to bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place one tortilla on work surface. Spread with ⅓ of the bean mixture. Top with ⅓ of the cheese, then another tortilla. Heat heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Brush with oil. Add quesadilla; cook until beans are heated and tortillas are brown, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beans and cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

PINTO BEAN AND FETA CHEESE QUESADILLAS



Pinto Bean and Feta Cheese Quesadillas image

Categories     Food Processor     Bean     Cheese     Super Bowl     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Lunch     Feta     Pan-Fry     Healthy     Jalapeño     Tortillas     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 15- to 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (about 8-inch diameter)
8 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until very chunky puree forms. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Place 1 tortilla on work surface. Spread with 1/4 of bean mixture. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, then another tortilla. Heat heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Brush with oil. Add quesadilla; cook until beans are heated and tortillas are brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to warm plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean mixture and cheese. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve.

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