Sweet Plantain and Black Bean Quesadillas (Quesadillas de Plátano Maduro y Frijoles Negros)

These Quesadillas de Plátano Maduro y Frijoles Negros (Sweet Plantain and Black Bean Quesadillas) are a delicious and satisfying dish from Costa Rican cuisine. The combination of sweet plantains and savory black beans creates a perfect balance of flavors that will surely become a favorite in your household.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Main Course Costa Rican Quesadillas Plantains Black Beans
Sweet Plantain and Black Bean Quesadillas (Quesadillas de Plátano Maduro y Frijoles Negros)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe sweet plantains, peeled and sliced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place the sliced plantains in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the black beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a layer of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  5. Top the cheese with a layer of cooked plantains, black beans, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and press down gently with a spatula.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  8. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
  9. Serve the quesadillas hot, cut into wedges, and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Non-stick skillet Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

These quesadillas are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a side of salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or a drizzle of hot sauce to the filling before folding the tortillas.

Cost

$10