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Spiderweb Black Bean Quesadillas
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • Zip-top bag

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place the black beans in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork until most are broken down but some chunks remain. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  • Lay four tortillas on a work surface. Spread the bean mixture evenly over each one, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover with the remaining four tortillas to form quesadillas.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the tortillas turn golden and the cheese melts. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan.
  • Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board. Spoon the sour cream into a zip-top bag, snip off one corner, and pipe concentric circles on each quesadilla. Drag a knife from the center outward in several lines to create the web pattern. Slice and serve.

Notes

Pipe the sour cream right after cooking so it sets slightly on the warm surface without melting. If you make the quesadillas ahead, keep them warm in a low oven and add the web design just before serving. A quick mash of the beans works better than a full puree for texture inside the tortilla.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Large skillet, Mixing bowl, Fork, Spatula, Zip-top bag