Week 42: Recipe #1--Grilled Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

I found this recipe on Pinterest, and it comes from a site called Real Mom Kitchen (see link below).  These were destined to be a win for my kiddos, who LOVE black beans and quesadillas.  Never thought to put them together, and they were great!  Plus, this was a super easy recipe to make on a busy weeknight.  I followed the recipe exactly and served it with a side of homemade guacamole and some applesauce.  Makes 5 large quesadillas (it calls for 10 tortillas), so I halved the following ingredients for my family of four.

You'll Need:

• 2 (15 oz.) cans of black beans, drained
• 1 c. salsa
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 2 c. shredded colby-jack cheese
• 10 (8-in.) flour tortillas
• optional garnishes:  sour cream, salsa, or guacamole 

Preparation:

1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
2. In a bowl, add 1 can of your black beans and mash with a potato masher until beans are well mashed.
3. Add the remaining 1 can of beans along with the salsa and cumin to the mashed beans.  Stir until well combined.
4. Divide the bean mixture between 5 of the tortillas.  Spread evenly over the tortillas.
5. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of the shredded cheese over the beans on each tortilla.
6. Top with remaining tortillas and place on the grill.  Cook about 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
7. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Recipe and link:  http://realmomkitchen.com/12300/grilled-black-bean-and-cheese-quesadillas/