Mushroom and Black Bean Quesadillas

This is one of my favorite quick and easy last-minute dinners. I created this recipe while rifling through my pantry in search of a new simple and healthy dinner. I love this recipe because the possibilities and variations are virtually endless!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
• 2 whole wheat tortillas
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (Optional)
• ¼ cup salsa, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onions until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add black beans, cilantro, salt, and pepper; saute until mushrooms and onions are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 2

Place tortillas in a clean, dry skillet. Evenly distribute mushroom mixture onto 1 half of each tortilla. Top filling with mozzarella cheese and lime juice; fold each tortilla over filling. Turn burner to medium heat and cook until quesadillas are browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.