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Quesadilla Con Arroz Y Frijoles Recipe

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Time30m
Serves4

Quesadilla with Rice and Beans

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

Method

Preparation for Rice and Beans

1

Combine Rice and Beans

In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked rice, black beans, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

2

Heat the Mixture

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Add Cilantro and Lime

Once heated, mix in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, and remove from heat.

Preparation for Quesadilla

4

Heat Olive Oil

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

5

Sauté Vegetables

Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.

6

Add Garlic

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

7

Assemble Quesadilla

Place a flour tortilla in the skillet, and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.

8

Add Filling

Spoon 1/4 of the rice and bean mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.

9

Cook Quesadilla

Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

10

Repeat Cooking

Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

11

Serve Quesadilla

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with additional cilantro or lime if desired.

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