Smoky bean & cheese quesadillas

Name: Smoky bean & cheese quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g can mixed bean salad in water, drained; 2 tbsp Belazu Chargrilled Pepper Paste; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp tomato purée; 25 g pack coriander, leaves finely chopped; 4 seeded tortilla wraps; 125 g No.1 Smoked Red Fox, grated; 75 g grated mozzarella

Quesadillas are quick and easy comfort foods, full of smoky, savoury flavour thanks to the mixed beans, chargrilled red pepper paste and a hint of smoked paprika. Martha Collison's recipe can be served as they are for an easy lunch, or add to a feasting menu as a sharing dish.

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VegetarianHealthyHigh protein12 plant varieties

Serves4
CourseLunch
Prepare10 mins
Cook10 mins
Total time20 mins

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400g can mixed bean salad in water, drained
2 tbsp Belazu Chargrilled Pepper Paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp tomato purée
½ x 25g pack coriander, leaves finely chopped
4 seeded tortilla wraps
125g No.1 Smoked Red Fox, grated
75g grated mozzarella

Put the mixed beans into a small saucepan. Stir in the red pepper paste, paprika, tomato purée and most of the coriander. Heat gently for 5 minutes, until the beans are warmed through, then lightly mash with a fork, leaving some texture. Season generously.
Lay 2 tortilla wraps on a board and spread the bean mixture evenly over them, right to the edges. Sprinkle with both cheeses, then top each with another wrap to make 2 sandwiches, pressing down gently to seal.
Heat a large nonstick frying pan over a low heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes each side, until golden brown and crisp. Press lightly with a spatula as they cook to help the cheese melt and the wraps meld together.
Transfer to a board, cool for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Scatter with the remaining coriander and serve warm, with soured cream and guacamole, if liked.

Cook’s tip

You can make the filling in advance, then cool, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It also makes a delicious topping for jacket potatoes or loaded nachos.

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