Street-Market Fried Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 1 package of flour tortillas
• 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup of diced red onion
• 1/2 cup of diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of diced jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, black beans, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place one of the tortillas in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese blend over the top. Spread the prepared vegetable mixture over the cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Place the second tortilla on top and press down lightly. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
5. Carefully flip the quesadilla and fry the other side for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
6. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.
7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Quesadillas are a traditional Mexican dish that can be served as a snack or a full meal.
• They are typically filled with cheese and other ingredients, such as vegetables, and then fried in oil.
• Quesadillas can be found in many street-markets in Mexico and are a popular snack food.