I’m VERY excited to be teaming up with a group of amazing bloggers today for the first EVER monthly ingredient challenge! Each month, this talented group of bloggers will bring together a series of incredible recipes for you with one key ingredient. This month, that ingredient is: CILANTRO!
If you like Cilantro, you’re gonna want to stick around to see what everyone made!
I’m featuring a recipe that my family LOVES: our cheesy, black bean & chicken quesadillas.
I’m featuring a recipe that my family LOVES: our cheesy, black bean & chicken quesadillas.
Ingredients for Black Bean and Cilantro Quesadillas
- Tortillas
- Prepared Chicken Strips (1-2 breasts)
- 1/2 can black beans
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole (if desired)
Mix cilantro, black beans (drained and rinsed), lime juice & zest, oregano, and salt in food processor until well blended.
Spread black bean mixture on half of tortillas. Add chicken and cheese. Fold in half and place on baking sheet.
Bake at 400F for 5 minutes on each side.
Prepare guacamole, sour cream, and salsa for toppings. I used this EASY 5 minute guacamole recipe (also featuring cilantro!) with our quesadillas.
They take 25 minutes total to prepare and bake. You will NOT be disappointed if you try these at home!
Download the Instructions for these easy Quesadillas!
Black Bean Quesadillas
Yield:
4
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Delicious meal idea! These black bean quesadillas can be easily modified for vegetarians, those who love spice, and other diets!
Ingredients
- Tortillas
- Prepared Chicken Strips (1-2 breasts)
- Shredded cheese
- 1/2 can black beans
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Prepare chicken breasts by BBQing them, or frying them at a low temperature with oil until they are cooked through. When ready, slice into strips.
- Drain and rinse black beans.
- Mix black beans, chopped up cilantro, zest and juice of lime oregano and salt together.
- Add mixture to food processor and mix until well blended.
- Add mixture to half of a quesadilla. Top with chicken strips and cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes on each side.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole, as desired.
Here’s a link to the easy peasy Guacamole recipe I used above too!
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Friday 21st of July 2017
It looks very good! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Gonna try it for tomorrow breakfast.
30 Nights of Dinners
Monday 9th of March 2015
[…] We love quesadillas and Lindi from Love Create Celebrate is making my mouth water with these Black Bean & Chicken Quesadillas. […]
Debra @ MsMoozys Open House
Monday 2nd of February 2015
Yummy, I will be featuring this tomorrow on Tuesdays with a Twist. :-)
Lindivs
Monday 2nd of February 2015
Thank you so much! That's such great news!!
Katherines Corner
Friday 30th of January 2015
Wonderful flavor combination,. This is surely delish! I invite you to share at my Thursday hop ( you can link up through Sat midnight) Hugs!
Lindivs
Friday 30th of January 2015
Thank you Katherine :)
Erlene
Friday 30th of January 2015
Yum! It took me years to like cilantro and now I love it. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday.
Lindivs
Friday 30th of January 2015
Me too! I never liked cilantro before!