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Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas
Makes: 8 Servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

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

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chunky salsa (or pico de gallo)
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby & Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 4 flour tortillas (8 inch)
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Using a small-hole strainer, drain liquid from salsa; discard liquid.
  2. Transfer leftover tomato mixture to a medium bowl.
  3. Mix in black beans, cheese, and cilantro until combined.
  4. Divide black bean mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each).
  5. Fold tortillas in half.
  6. Heat large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Brush with oil.
  8. Place filled tortillas on a griddle.
  9. Cook, carefully flipping once, until tortillas are gold brown and crisp and cheese filling melts, about 5 minutes.
  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.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 214
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Sodium 489 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 291 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 277 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 214
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 291 mg
Potassium 277 mg
Sodium 489 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 47 mg
Phosphorus 287 mg
Selenium 19 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 47 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 63 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 22 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 3/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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