Spinach and Bean Quesadilla

Spinach and Bean Quesadillas

Source: vegweb.com

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach defrosted OR fresh baby spinach
• 1 (15 ounce) can fava beans or black beans
• garlic to taste
• cumin to taste
• chili powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil as needed or cooking spray
• 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 2 cups shredded vegan cheese divided
• tortillas to serve

Directions

1. 1. Using blender, add spinach and half the beans with some of their liquid. Pulse until smooth, then add rest of beans.
2. 2. Add in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper all according to your taste. Pulse in blender briefly. Meanwhile, heat frying pan on medium high with your choice of oil.
3. 3. Pour blender mixture into bowl and add peppers, salsa, and one cup of vegan cheese. Mix well. (you can even make this the night before if you like.)
4. 4. Spread some mixture on 1/2 tortilla, and sprinkle extra cheese on top of mixture. Fold tortilla in half and cook a few minutes on each side until golden brown

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This was tasty and easy. I used about a tablespoon of cumin and a teaspoon of Ancho Chile Powder. I used Navy Beans and baby spinach. Daiya Cheddar rounded it out.