# Components:
→ Main
01 - 8 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1.5 cups canned black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or blend
04 - 2 tablespoons butter or neutral cooking oil
→ To Serve (optional)
05 - Salsa
06 - Sour cream
07 - Sliced avocado or guacamole
08 - Chopped cilantro
# Directions:
01 - Lightly mash the drained beans with a fork in a mixing bowl to facilitate spreading.
02 - Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
03 - Place one tortilla in the skillet; evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese on half of the tortilla, then spread approximately 3 tablespoons of mashed beans over the cheese.
04 - Fold the tortilla in half to encase the filling securely.
05 - Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula until the tortilla is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat assembly and cooking with remaining tortillas, beans, and cheese.
07 - Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm accompanied by preferred toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.
