For an easy, nutritious meal prepared in under 10 minutes, it’s hard to go wrong with this butter bean and spinach quesadilla.
Butter beans are a good source of protein, iron, zinc, and magnesium, making them a nice vegetarian alternative to meat. Rich in fiber and B vitamins, they are also a low-energy-dense food, helping to keep you full and maintain a healthy weight.
Nutritional information isn’t persuasive if the food is unappealing, though– thankfully, butter beans are delicious! They have a smooth, creamy texture and a light, pleasant taste, making them incredibly versatile in a variety of meals. I like mine mashed with some garlic powder, salt, and pepper– and I especially love to use them in quesadillas!
Butter Bean and Spinach Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 1 tortilla (I used whole wheat)
- ½ cup canned or cooked butter beans, mashed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- handful baby spinach
Directions
- Mash your butter beans together with the garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread this mixture evenly over your tortilla, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Grease a pan with cooking spray. Cook the spinach until wilted, then layer it on top of the cheese.
- Fold your tortilla and cook over medium heat until the cheese melts and the tortilla is browned on both sides.
- Make it vegan with dairy-free cheese shreds.
- Make it gluten-free with GF tortillas.
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What a delish and interesting twist on the classic bean quesadilla! Looks so good!
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What a yummy combo and genius idea! Never would have thought to make a quesadilla!
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That is my kind of dinner! Easy and high protein. Thanks for linking up for meatless Monday today
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Haha, this is weird, but I absolutely LOVE butter beans! (They are so underrated in the bean rankings) Haha!
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Agreed– the butter bean needs more love! 🙂
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this looks like something I can truly get into I believe it is going on the list to try
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Easy and plant protein packed, I love it! Happy Meatless Monday, thank you for linking up with us.
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What a lovely filling for a quesadilla! I’ve never though to put butterbeans in one but this filling sounds really filling and tasty. I think my children (or at least one of them!) might like it too.
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I adore butter beans and spinache. Pinning! #RealCraftyLinkParty
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Confession: I’ve never heard of butter beans. Yes, I live under a rock. But this looks really good and I bet my kids would love it, too.
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Love the mixture of spices you added with the beans, bet it was really tasty
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Yum!……. I love beans
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Thank you, Mudder! 🙂
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Wow…what a neat recipe! YUM!
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Yum! Butter beans?! This sounds so good! 🙂
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Can’t beat quesadillas for a quick and easy meal and this combo sounds delicious! I love how creamy butter beans are and paired with spinach sounds like a great healthy lunch or vegetarian dinner!
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Thank you– quesadillas tend to be my go-to meal! 🙂
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I need these in my life, they look delicious! Adore butter beans x
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How easy and delicious!!
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These quesadillas do sound delicious! We have some beans around, and this definitely sounds like a wonderful way to enjoy. 🙂
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Sounds like a wonderful, quick and healthy meal. Thank you for sharing this recipe at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
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I haven’t had butter beans in forever, but this reminds me that I am quite a fan! I’ll have to keep my eye out for some!
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We love Butter Beans and this is a great combination for a Quesdilla! Hope you have a very special Fathers Day Weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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HI Courtney,
This sounds quite tasty, healthy and easy to make. My husband loves any kind of bean – whether butter beans, kidney or whatever. I think he would enjoy this. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays blog hop. Pinned & tweeted!
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Great idea to use butter beans! I bet they are really tasty in the quesadilla!
Thanks so much for linking up with us for #HealthyVeganFridays!
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I have no doubt this would be delicious! I love unexpected combinations of veggies. You never miss the meat if you incorporate beans. 🙂
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