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Black Bean and Jalapeño Quesadilla

Black Bean and Jalapeño Quesadilla

Prep time: 20 minServes: 4

Pairs with

Jalapeño's heat and beans' earthiness want a rosé or crisp white that refreshes — nothing heavy, just refreshment.

Ingredients

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 400g black beans (tinned), drained and roughly mashed
  • 200g grated cheese (cheddar or Oaxaca)
  • 2 jalapeños, sliced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Butter for frying
  • Guacamole, sour cream, salsa to serve

Method

  1. 11. Mix beans with cumin, onion and a little salt.
  2. 22. Place a tortilla in a dry pan. Spread beans on one half, scatter cheese and jalapeños.
  3. 33. Fold and fry in butter 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
  4. 44. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  5. 55. Cut into thirds and serve with guacamole, sour cream and salsa.