Pinto bean & feta cheese quesadillas - bon appetit

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
15-to 16 oz cans pinto beans, drained, rinsed
¾ cup Chopped red onion
¾ cup Chopped fresh parsley
Jalapeno chilies, seeded, minced
teaspoon Chili powder
½ teaspoon Ground cumin
8 Whole wheat flour tortillas (about 8-inch diameter)
8 tablespoons Crumbled feta cheese (about 4 oz)
Vegetable oil

Directions

Combine fint 6 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until very chunky puree forms. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill) Place 1 tortilla on work surface. Spread with ¼ of bean mixture.

Top with 2 T cheese, then another tortilla. Heat heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Brush with oil. Add quesadilla; cook until beans are heated and tortillas are bown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to warm plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean mixture and cheese. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve.

Bon Appetit/July/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>

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