Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas

Over the weekend I put together a great Cinco de Mayo inspired snack.  My husband's cousin was coming to visit,  and I never have guest over without preparing a snack or dish and having wine or a cocktail ready to serve.  It's just what I do!  Being a lover of mexican food (I can eat it everyday), I quickly thought of making Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas and fresh guacamole.  A quick run to Trader Joe's, we were all set!  

Groceries List:

avocados

tomatoes

onions

cilantro

garlic

salsa

greek yogurt

coconut oil

cans of organic black beans

pre-shredded mexican cheeses

whole-wheat tortilla chips

chile & onion flour tortilla (not the healthiest, but sooo darn good)

photo credit: harmony household

How-To:

-put a small spoonful of coconut oil in a pan

-cut a small onion in thin slices and chop garlic 

-add onion to the oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. 

-saute onion until almost caramelized, add garlic and toss around for another 5 min. 

-chop one small tomato and add to onion/garlic, saute for another 2 min.

-drain a can of organic black beans and add to pan with tomato, onion, and garlic

-toss a 1/2 teaspoon of red chili pepper flakes into the pan and stir for another minute

-remove black bean mixture from pan and set aside

-clean pan out or use another pan, add a little coconut oil to clean pan and add one tortilla

-sprinkle cheese evenly around tortilla, add black bean mixture, and a little more cheese on top and a pinch of cilantro.

-Place another tortilla on top of bean mixture and cook until cheese is fully melted and the tortillas are a little golden brown. Flip over to brown both sides. 

-remove from pan and cut into 4 triangles with a knife or pizza cutter 

-plate with a side of salsa, guacamole, and Greek yogurt (I use instead of sour cream)

YUMMO!

Never made a quesadilla in my life, I've been all about the tacos, but this recipe is definitely an Archie household favorite.  Next time,  I will make them with the brown rice tortillas instead of the calorie packed flour tortillas.  They were so simple to make and a hit with Marlin's cousin.  Score!  **Patting myself on the back!**

make them tonight...