---
title: Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
slug: black-bean-quesadillas
serves: 4
cookMinutes: 20
tags: [quick, mild, kids, mexican]
diet: vegetarian
equipment: [hob]
hobRings: 1
provides: [pulses, dairy]
source: Kid friendly vegetarian base collection
image: black-bean-quesadillas.jpg
created: 2026-09-22
updated: 2026-09-22
ingredients:
  - quantity: 8
    unit: medium
    item: flour tortillas
  - quantity: 2
    unit: x 400g tins
    item: black beans
    note: drained and rinsed
  - quantity: 150
    unit: g
    item: sweetcorn
    note: drained
  - quantity: 150
    unit: g
    item: vegetarian cheddar
    note: grated
  - quantity: 1
    unit: tsp
    item: ground cumin
  - quantity: 0.5
    unit: tsp
    item: sweet smoked paprika
    note: optional
  - quantity: 1
    unit: tbsp
    item: oil
  - quantity: 1
    item: avocado
    note: sliced
  - quantity: 150
    unit: g
    item: plain yoghurt
  - quantity: 1
    item: lime
---

## Mash the beans

Roughly mash the beans with the cumin, the paprika and a squeeze of lime. Leave
some texture.

## Fill the tortillas

Spread the mixture over half of each tortilla, add sweetcorn and cheese, and
fold it closed.

## Fry them

Lightly oil a frying pan over medium heat. Cook in batches until golden on both
sides and the cheese has gone.

{% timer 3m %}

## Serve

Cut into wedges and put the avocado and yoghurt on the table.

## Notes

Good job for a child: mashing the beans and folding the tortillas.

Use vegetarian labelled cheddar.