Black Bean & Cheese Quesadilla
Estimated $4.50 recipe · $2.25 per serving (US / USD)
Crisp tortillas stuffed with smoky black beans, peppers and melted cheese.
The recipe
Black Bean & Cheese Quesadilla
Crisp tortillas stuffed with smoky black beans, peppers and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 4 tortillas
- 120g grated cheese
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$4.50 for 2 servings · $2.25 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 can black beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 4 tortillasPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 10 each · Count stated in recipe | $1.00 |
| 120g grated cheesePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Uses 120g | $1.06 |
| 1 red pepper, dicedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.00 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp smoked paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $4.50 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Mash half the beans with cumin and paprika, then stir in the rest with the pepper.
- Spread over two tortillas, scatter with cheese and coriander, and top with the others.
- Cook in a dry pan 3 min per side until golden and the cheese melts.
- Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
Recipe notes
Mashing half the beans helps the filling hold together when you slice it.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 24g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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