Black Bean and Kale Quesadillas

Black Bean and Kale Quesadillas are a delicious and easy vegetarian recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. Made with 6 inch flour tortillas, black beans, kale, diced onions, diced bell peppers and shredded cheese, these quesadillas are a healthy and satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a meatless option or just want to try something new, these quesadillas are sure to become a new favorite.

Growing up, my grandma always had a way of making simple ingredients taste like a feast. She had a green thumb in the garden and a magic touch in the kitchen. She would often tell me stories about the old country, her homeland in Mexico, and the delicious meals she used to eat there. One of her favorites was a recipe for kale and black bean quesadillas that she would make for me and my siblings whenever we visited.

The recipe was passed down to her from her mother, who would make these quesadillas as a quick and easy meal for her large family. My grandma would tell me how they would all gather around the table, devouring the warm and cheesy quesadillas, accompanied by a spicy salsa and a cold glass of horchata.

She would always start by sautéing chopped onions and garlic in a skillet with a bit of oil. Then, she would add diced kale and black beans, seasoning them with cumin, salt, and pepper. Once the vegetables were cooked through, she would spoon the mixture onto a flour tortilla and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. She would then fold the tortilla in half and cook it on the skillet until the cheese was melted and the tortilla was golden and crispy.

Eating these quesadillas always brought me back to those special moments with my grandma, listening to her stories and feeling the warmth of her love in every bite. Now, as an adult, I still make this recipe for my own family, and it always reminds me of my grandma and the old country.

The recipe is easy to follow, so you can have the quesadillas ready in less than 30 minutes.

So, let's get started!

Black Bean and Kale Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 6 inch flour tortillas
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey jack)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil or cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a little oil or cooking spray.
2. Add the onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
3. Add the kale and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
4. Add the black beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
5. Spread a thin layer of the bean mixture over half of each tortilla.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the bean mixture.
7. Fold the tortilla in half to create a quesadilla.
8. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

You can serve them with guacamole, sour cream or salsa as a dip.