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easy rice and bean quesadilla

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

Another good quick supper or lunch box favorite. Also a great way to use left over pinto beans or rice.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For easy rice and bean quesadilla

  • 1
    15 oz can refried beans (no fat) or leftover pinto beans, mashed
  • 6 md
    flour tortillas (wheat opt)
  • 2 tsp
    shredded cheddar
  • RICE
  • 1 1/2 c
    instant brown rice
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    ketsup
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    granulated onion
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    coarse sea salt

How To Make easy rice and bean quesadilla

  • 1
    Place water, the ketsup, all the spices and rice in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes with lid on. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes longer.
  • 2
    Heat flour tortilla's for about 1 minute in micro. Spread beans on half the tortilla.
  • 3
    Spread rice on top, sprinkle on cheese.
  • 4
    Fold in half and brown both sides of tortilla in a skillet over med-high heat.
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