# Black Bean Quesadillas

This recipe provides instructions for making black bean quesadillas, perfect for big-batch meal prep, featuring a flavorful bean filling and a low-calorie chipotle sauce.

- Servings: 20 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 30 g olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1800 g black beans
- 30 g taco seasoning
- 800 g red enchilada sauce
- 10 g nutritional yeast
- 1 bunch cilantro stems, finely chopped
- 360 g cottage cheese
- 200 g fat free mozzarella, shredded
- 200 g sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 20 count low carb taco-size tortillas
- 200 g diced chipotles
- 200 g Greek yogurt
- 20 g honey
- 10 g avocado oil
- to taste Salt

## Instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the black beans, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, nutritional yeast, and chopped cilantro stems.
4. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5. Cook over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6. Mash the beans directly in the pot until the mixture is thick and cohesive but still has some texture.
7. Add the cottage cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, and chopped cilantro leaves.
8. Stir until melted and fully combined.
9. Transfer the filling to a large bowl and let cool for 15–20 minutes.
10. Lay out the tortillas and divide the filling evenly.
11. Spread the filling onto one half of each tortilla, then fold closed.
12. Let cool completely, then freeze.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large bowl
- skillet
- griddle
- Air fryer
- Microwave

## Tips

- Optionally toast quesadillas in a skillet or on a griddle until lightly golden on both sides.
- For reheating from frozen, air fry at 375°F for 6–8 minutes or microwave for about 2 1/2 minutes.
- Drain canned beans for a thicker bean mixture.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/stealth_health_life/reel/DXUmkD4EYNf/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d8cc3672-9bc8-4c65-8cf4-98f83765a27f
- Extracted: 2026-05-04

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