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sheet pan black bean quesadilla for toddlers

Sheet Pan Black Bean Quesadillas

These Sheet Pan Black Bean Quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and easy to make in the oven. Filled with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and melty cheese, they're perfect for a kid-friendly lunch or dinner, hold up well in lunchboxes, and can easily be made dairy-free or gluten-free with a few simple swaps.
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Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: kid friendly
Keyword: family dinner, lunchbox
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 6 large quesadillas
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Ali Ellis, MSc., RD

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 shallot small, finely minced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned and drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • dash salt and pepper to taste, optional
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 6 large flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dice the red bell pepper and finely mince the shallot. Add them to a large bowl.
  • Add the black beans, corn, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  • Lay the tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about ¼ cup of the filling onto one half of each tortilla. You should be able to fit about 6 tortillas on one large baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the filling, making sure to bring some of the cheese all the way to the edges of the tortilla. This helps the quesadillas seal together as they bake.
  • Fold the tortillas over and gently press down.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the quesadillas with olive oil.
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadillas and bake for another 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into triangles. Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used. 
Let me know if you make this recipe! Leave a comment below or tag me over on Instagram @the.toddler.kitchen!

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 2mg

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