Turkey or Chicken Black Bean Quesadillas

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

Chicken can be used in place of turkey, also you can brown the quesadillas in a skillet instead of oven-baking them. Turkey or chicken works well with this! Adjust all ingredients to taste.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 slices

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , rinsed and drained
• 7 ounces old cheddar cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes (or use shredded cheese)
• 5 ounces cooked turkey breast (cut into strips or small cubes)
• ½ cup medium salsa (or use spicy salsa, can use more to taste)
• salt and pepper (optional)
• 1 small onion , finely chopped (optional, or use green onion)
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 -3 tablespoons melted butter
• salsa (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a bowl stir together the beans with cheese, turkey and salsa; season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
3. Brush one side of the tortilla with butter, then place buttered-side down on a baking sheet.
4. Spoon about 1/3-cup of the bean/turkey mixture on half of the tortilla, then sprinkle with chopped onion (if using).
5. Fold the tortilla in half.
6. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
7. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
8. Cool for 5-6 minutes.
9. Cut each quesadilla into thirds.
10. Serve with additional salsa and sour cream.

Reviews

[Poutine]

I love quesadillas and these were great!