Meal Kit
Weeknight Black Bean Quesadillas
with cheese and pico de gallo
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
David Padilla
This newly developed Home Chef First Taste meal has undergone extensive testing in our Home Chef R&D kitchen, and now it’s time to trial it with real-life customers like you. First Taste meals may utilize exciting new ingredients or techniques/equipment not commonly found in our recipes, so we value your feedback to ensure these new recipes work for you and taste delicious. We read each and every review—so let us know what you think!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
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4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
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2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) 4PXXRWPm
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates81g
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Net Carbs74g
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Fat28g
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Protein29g
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Sodium2030mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 2 Baking Sheets
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain beans.
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Peel and halve onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
2 Cook the Filling
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add half the onions and half the jalapeños (to taste; reserve remaining of each for pico de gallo) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 3-5 minutes.Add beans and taco seasoning and stir often until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
3 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place three tortillas on one prepared baking sheet.
Top tortillas equally with filling, then cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.Lightly coat top tortilla with cooking spray. Cover with foil, then stack second baking sheet on top. Place an oven-safe casserole dish or heavy oven-safe pan on baking sheet. This will “press” the quesadillas as they bake. -
4 Bake the Quesadillas
Bake quesadillas in hot oven until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden, 18-20 minutes.
To cook on stovetop, place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan. Working in batches, place two or three quesadillas in pan (there should be no overlap). Cook until golden-brown, 2-4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding 1 tsp. olive oil for each batch.While quesadillas bake, continue recipe. -
5 Make Pico de Gallo and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, remaining onions, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, remaining minced jalapeños (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally while quesadillas bake.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, cutting quesadillas into quarters, if desired. Serve pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole on the side for dipping. Squeeze lime wedges over quesadillas to taste. Bon appétit!
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