Pinto Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients

• •1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• •4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• •1 cup shredded cheese
• •1 tbsp hot sauce
• •1/2 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tbsp vegetable oil
• •Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the pinto beans. Put them in a bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth — some chunks are fine.

2. 2

   Stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Spread the bean mixture across one half of each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and fold in half.

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil.

5. 5

   Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.

6. 6

   Slice into wedges and serve hot.