Refried Bean Quesadillas
Flour tortillas are spread with refried beans on one half, topped with salsa, crushed tortilla chips, and cheese, then folded over. The quesadillas are fried in a lightly sprayed pan, two at a time, until golden and crisp on both sides. They're sliced in half and served hot. It's a quick, crunchy, cheesy vegetarian dinner or snack.
Equipment
- Large frying pan or skillet
- Cooking spray
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- ¾ cup salsa
- Tortilla chips amount not specified in the original; about 1 cup, lightly crushed, is typical
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Assemble: Spread the refried beans over one half of each tortilla. Dot with salsa, then top with tortilla chips and cheese.
- Fold: Fold each tortilla over and gently press down to secure.
- Start frying: Lightly spray a pan over medium heat, then add two quesadillas. Spray the tops.
- Cook the first side: Fry for a couple of minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom.
- Flip: Flip them over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp on the other side.
- Repeat: Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining quesadillas in batches.
- Serve: Slice the quesadillas in half and serve.