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Bacon Chard Quesadillas for Two

:  March/April 2013

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Whole-wheat tortillas are filled with smoky bacon, earthy chard and zesty Monterey Jack cheese in this quick, healthy quesadilla recipe for two.


Bacon Chard Quesadillas for Two Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, 2 quesadillas each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | High fiber | Low cholesterol | High potassium | High calcium |

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (generous 1/3 cup)
  • 2 cups chopped chard leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • 4 6-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

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Preparation

  1. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add chard and pepper; cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and coarsely mash; stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  2. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread a generous 1/4 cup filling and 2 tablespoons cheese on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
  3. Wipe out the pan and return to medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total.

Nutrition

Per serving: 348 calories; 12 g fat ( 6 g sat , 4 g mono ); 32 mg cholesterol; 50 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 19 g protein; 9 g fiber; 700 mg sodium; 618 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (42% daily value), Calcium (28% dv), Iron (22% dv), Magnesium (20% dv), Folate & Potassium (18% dv), Zinc (17% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 medium fat meat, 1/2 fat


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Health & Diet Considerations
High potassium
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
High calcium
High fiber
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Budget
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Type of Dish
Main dish, meat
Ethnic/Regional
American
Mexican
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
2
Main Ingredient
Pork
Publication
March/April 2013
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