Quesadillas

• 2 avocados
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4-1/2 lime, juiced

Basic Bean Mixture:

• 2 15-oz cans organic black beans
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste

Out of this World Bean Mixture:

• 2 15-oz cans organic black beans
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 yellow or red onion, diced (can use shallots too)
• 1/2 tbs olive oil
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 tortillas (we love Costco’s organic tortillas)
• Frank’s RedHot hot sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, stir the black beans with the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (and all other ingredients if making the “Out of this World” version).
2. Sprinkle a layer of cheese (2 tbs per quesadilla) evenly over tortilla, add a layer of the bean mixture.
3. Top with a second tortilla.
4. Cook until golden on both sides, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.  If using a panini maker, total time is 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove quesadilla from pan and serve with the guacamole and hot sauce (if desired) on top.