Black Bean Mango Quesadilla

A quesadilla is a Mexican dish made of tortilla filled with a mixture of vegetables, cheese and seasonings. It is then folded in half and cooked until the cheese melts. They are served with guacamole, salsa or dips. The filling usually contains a bean, vegetables and cheese. Quesadillas are apt for a quick dinner or lunch as they take only 15-20 minutes to make.

Though it’s not mango season, I did find some mangoes in our local market. The sweetness from the mango balances the heat from the japalenos while the beans and avocado add a creamy texture. I served them with a sour cream dip, you can also serve with a simple tomato salsa or guacamole.

Black Bean Mango Quesadilla

Quesadilla with black beans, mango, avocado and 3 cheese-blend
Servings 3 – 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cup mango 1 large mango, cut into cubes
  • ½ avocado cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped red capsicum
  • 1-2 jalapeno finely chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 4 10- inch tortillas

Instructions

  • Heat a small pan and add  oil. Add garlic and fry for few seconds. Then add onion, capsicum and saute for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool down a little bit.
  • In a large bowl, combine mango, beans, avocado, onion-capsicum mixture, japaleno, cumin powder, lemon juice, coriander leaves, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with little oil and place a tortilla on it.
  • Sprinkle cheese on one half  of the tortilla and top with 2-3 heaped tablespoons of the mango bean mixture. Fold the other half over the filling and lightly brush the top with oil.
  • Cook the tortilla until its lightly toasted and the cheese melts. Flip and cook the other side until it is crispy and golden. Cut into halves.

Notes

  • You can try with kidney beans too if you don’t have black beans.
  • Do not cook them in high heat and do not overstuff the tortillas.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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  1. perfect balanced food.. looks yum!

  2. I badly wanted to taste it ! making my own tortilla's

  3. that's a lovely combination, beans mango and avocado. Got to try this.

  4. Interesting adn mouth watering combination of a quesadilla!!super pictures!

  5. Perfect lunch box recipe,looks so yummy,thanks for sharing

  6. I like Mexican food and their flavors. These quesadillas look absolutely delicious.

  7. wow delicious quesadillas. looks yummy. nice pics dear..

  8. Lovely combo of beans and mango.. looks very delicious..

  9. These quesadillas look really delicious and mouthwatering.. inviting clicks..

  10. delicious healthy wrap dear

  11. Looks super delish!! Can I grab that plate?? 🙂

  12. Wow so yum…wanna grab all 🙂

  13. I too make quesadilla for a quick dinner but with larger chapathis…mango one is too good,but will have to wait till summer,Sona..yummy!

  14. very different combo for the filling.. will try it sometime.

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