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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 minutes
  • 8 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

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

Steps

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.

11

Serves 8 as a side dish.

12

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

Ingredients

Serving Size:

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories160
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol5 mg
Carbohydrates25 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars1 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein7 g
Minerals
Calcium96 mg
Potassium287 mg
Sodium490 mg
Copper162 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium35 mg
Phosphorus127 mg
Selenium7 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A14 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Vitamin C2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K5 mcg
Folate88 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.3 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline16 mg

Source:

  • 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