Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　Have we found Tex-Mex heaven? This very easy vegetarian meal satisfies with the heft of beans and melted mixed cheese.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 (19-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

　　1 (8-ounce) bag mixed grated "taco cheese"

　　1 1/4 cups chopped cilantro, divided

　　1 cup chopped white onion, divided

　　8 (10-inch) flour tortillas

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

　　2 large tomatoes, quartered

　　1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce

　　Equipment: a large (2-burner) ridged grill pan (preferably cast-iron)

　　

Step 1

Heat dry grill pan over medium heat until hot.

　　

Step 2

Toss together beans, cheese, 3/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 cup onion. Divide mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each), then fold tortillas in half.

　　

Step 3

Brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on grill pan, then cook 4 quesadillas, turning over once, until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes total. Repeat with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and 4 quesadillas.

　　

Step 4

Meanwhile, pulse tomatoes, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining cup each onion and cilantro in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Serve salsa with quesadillas.