Cheesy Salsa Quesadillas [or barbecue]
From: Gino, Regina, Canada
Comments: As easy to make as grilled cheese sandwiches.
For a 'hot' version, use hot or medium salsa or add a dash of hot pepper sauce [Tabasco] to mild salsa.
Black or pinto beans are optional.
Servings: 2 to 4
  • 4 [8-inch / 20-cm] flour tortillas
  • 1 cup [250 mL] canned black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 cup [250 mL] shredded Mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] salsa [additional salsa for serving]
  • On half of each tortilla, sprinkle 1/4 cup [60 mL] black or pinto beans; then sprinkle 1/4 cup [60 mL] shredded cheese.
  • Spread each one with 2 tablespoons [30 mL] salsa.
  • Fold tortillas over and gently press down.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; heat tortillas, 2 at a time, pressing down lightly with the back of a metal spatula, approximately 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted and cheese is melted.
  • or
  • Place tortillas directly on barbecue grill over medium heat until lightly toasted on both sides.
  • Cut into wedges; serve warm, with additional salsa, if desired.