Bean and cheese quesadilla
- Age: 12–18 months (Family food)
- Texture: Finger food
- Prep: 4 min
- Cook: 6 min
- Makes: 1–2 portions
Ingredients
- 1 wholemeal tortilla
- 3 tbsp tinned black beans, rinsed and mashed
- 3 tbsp mild cheddar, grated
- 1 tsp olive oil
Contains: Wheat, Milk
Method
- Spread the beans over half the tortilla, scatter the cheese, fold over.
- Cook in the oil over medium heat 2–3 minutes a side until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Cool, then cut into strips.
Safety: Cool before serving — melted cheese stays hot.
Storage: Serve fresh.
Tip: Five minutes, one pan, protein and iron. The lunch that saves the day.
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