Vegetarian Pickled Jalapeño Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro Slaw

Total time40 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

Vegetarian Pickled Jalapeño Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro Slaw

Crispy golden tortillas packed with smoky, spiced black beans, briny pickled jalapeños, and melty Monterey Jack come together fast in a hot skillet, giving you that perfect crisp-shell, gooey-center bite every time. The bright cilantro-lime slaw on the side adds a cool, tangy crunch that cuts through the richness and keeps things fresh. Smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder bring real depth to the bean filling, so nothing here tastes like an afterthought. It's an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in one skillet, and it's a genuinely satisfying, meat-free meal that fits right into a vegetarian lineup. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a plate that disappears fast at the table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cilantro slaw

3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
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½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp salt

For the filling

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup pickled jalapeños, drained and roughly chopped
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

For the quesadillas

4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 tbsp neutral oil or butter, divided

For serving

sour cream, for serving (optional)
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the slaw: combine the shredded cabbage and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt until combined. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat. Set aside while you prepare the filling — the slaw will soften slightly and the flavors will come together.
2
In the same small bowl, toss the drained black beans with the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until the beans are evenly coated.

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