Description
These Rice and Bean Fajita Quesadillas are packed with flavor and easy to make. They’re cheesy, hearty and filled with vegetables. The fajita filling can be prepared ahead of time and then it only takes about 10 minutes to cook the quesadillas. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or oil of choice
- 2 medium sized bell peppers, diced (whatever colors you prefer)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6-8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add in the oil. Once hot, add in the peppers, onions an a pinch of salt. Mix together and allow peppers and onions to cook until they are softened and starting to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes, stirring every so often to prevent burning.
- Next, add the rice, beans and fajita seasoning into the skillet and mix again until all ingredients are combined and the rice and beans are heated through. You can add a little extra oil in, if needed.
- Assemble your quesadillas: lay large tortilla flat and sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheese onto just half of the tortilla. Top with about 1/3 cup of the fajita bean and rice mixture and then top with another sprinkle of shredded cheese. Fold over the other side of the tortilla and press down.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add butter, oil or cooking spray. Place quesadilla into the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and enjoy fajita quesadillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Quesadilla can also be cooked on a large sheet pan in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
