Black Bean Quesadillas

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In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.

Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, preferably pepper Jack

  • 1/2 cup prepared fresh salsa (see Tip), divided

  • 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

Directions

  1. Combine beans, cheese and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.

  2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Serve the quesadillas with avocado and the remaining salsa.

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Tips

Tip: Look for prepared fresh salsa in the supermarket refrigerator section near other dips and spreads.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375 Calories
16g Fat
45g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 182IU 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Folate 89mcg 22%
Sodium 608mg 26%
Calcium 241mg 19%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Potassium 486mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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