Black Bean Quesadillas
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Black Bean Quesadillas

Enjoy a quesadilla any night of the week! This quesadilla recipe can be served as a tasty lunch, dinner, or side dish.

15 min8 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving

214

Calories

13g

Protein

21g

Carbs

8g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g

Sugar

489mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 5 g · Cholesterol 21 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • chunky salsa

    3/4 cup · or pico de gallo

  • low-sodium black beans

    1 can (15.5 oz) · drained and rinsed

  • shredded reduced-fat Colby & Monterey Jack cheese

    2 cups

  • fresh cilantro

    2 tablespoons · finely chopped

  • flour tortillas (8 inch)

    4

  • extra virgin olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Using a small-hole strainer, drain liquid from salsa; discard liquid.

  2. 2

    Transfer leftover tomato mixture to a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix in black beans, cheese, and cilantro until combined.

  4. 4

    Divide black bean mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each).

  5. 5

    Fold tortillas in half.

  6. 6

    Heat large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Brush with oil.

  8. 8

    Place filled tortillas on a griddle.

  9. 9

    Cook, carefully flipping once, until tortillas are gold brown and crisp and cheese filling melts, about 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Cut quesadillas into wedges.

Notes

  • Serves 8 as a side dish.
  • Serving suggestions: For a wholesome dinner, serve with Tasty Lemon and Herb Chicken, Brown Rice with Vegetables, and a piece of fruit for dessert.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · The Best of La Cocina GOYA: Healthy, Tasty, Affordable Latin Cooking/ Lo Mejor de la Cocina GOYA: Cocina Latina Saludable, Rica y Económica GOYA Foods

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