---
title: Bell Pepper and Black Bean Quesadillas
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/bell-pepper-and-black-bean-quesadillas-5a1f3a19ad1d6c4c126ea752
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1700
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 700
  fat: 24
  saturated fat: 11
  carbohydrates: 78
  sugar: 10
  fiber: 22
  protein: 36
  cholesterol: 40
  sodium: 980
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Mexican%20Recipes/Quesadillas/bell-pepper-and-black-bean-quesadillas.avif"
---
![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely chop @yellow onion{2%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{4%clove}. Core, seed, and thinly slice @bell pepper{2%unit}. Drain and rinse @black beans{2%box}, then place in a #medium bowl{}. Halve @heirloom grape tomatoes{8%oz}. Squeeze juice from @lime{2%unit} into a #large bowl{}.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{4%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, tossing, until softened and translucent, ~{4%minutes} to ~{5%minutes}. Toss in bell pepper and @mexican spice blend{2%tbsp}. Cook until softened and edges are starting to brown, ~{5%minutes} to ~{6%minutes}. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
While veggies cook, mash beans in bowl with a fork until paste-like but still chunky. Add to pan with veggies once bell pepper is softened. Cook, tossing, until warmed through, ~{1%minutes} to ~{2%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer everything to a #medium bowl{} (you can use the same one as before) and wipe out pan.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Place a @flour tortilla{4%unit} in the same #large pan{} over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup @mozzarella cheese{2%cup} over one half of the tortilla. Top with half the veggie mixture, followed by another 1/4 cup mozzarella. Fold tortilla over to form a quesadilla. Cook until outside is toasted and cheese is melty, ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes} per side. Repeat with remaining tortilla, mozzarella, and veggie mixture.

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)
Add a drizzle of olive oil and 1 tsp @honey{2%tsp} (we sent more) to the #large bowl{} with lime juice and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add @arugula{4%oz} and tomatoes and toss to combine.

![Step 6](step-6.jpg)
Cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with salad on the side and @sour cream{4%tbsp} for dipping.