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White Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Urvashee Patel
White Bean Quesadillas are a great alternative to grilled cheese. Italian, Mexican, and incredibly good!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 602 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces Cannellini Beans Cooked or canned
  • 1 small clove Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 sprig Fresh Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 12 ounces Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Shallot
  • 2 tablespoons Sour Cream
  • 5 Burrito-Sized Flour Tortillas
  • 3-5 Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 1/4 cups Chopped Spinach
  • 1 1/4 cups Pecorino Romano Cheese Shredded
  • 1 1/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine the beans, garlic, lemon juice oregano, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and set the bean mixture aside in a separate bowl.
  • Rinse out the food processor and combine the roasted red peppers, cayenne, shallots and sour cream in it. Blend until smooth. Salt to taste.
  • Spread 3 Tablespoons of the bean spread on half of the tortilla. Top with 1 Tablespoon of onions, 1/4 cup chopped spinach, 1/4 cup pecorino, 1/4 cup mozzarella, pinch of the chopped basil.
  • Fold over the tortilla. Heat the folded tortilla over medium high heat in a large skillet. Flipping once, cook until lightly browned and crispy on both sides.
  • Cut into pieces and serve with the roasted red pepper dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 884mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Beans, Cheese, Condiments, Dips, Easy, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Griddle, Italian, Lunches, Mexican, Sauces, Vegetarian
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