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Red Bean Quesadilla

Red Bean Quesadilla

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  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $6

INGREDIENTS

  • Tortillas

    • 4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas

  • Vegetables

    • 1 cup frozen spinach
    • 🥑 1 avocado

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

  • Beans

    • 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium red kidney beans

  • Seasonings

    • Garlic powder or dry herbs

STEPS

1

Mash beans in a bowl using a fork until slightly chunky. Add garlic powder and/or dry herbs to taste.

2

Place 1 tortilla on a plate and spread half the mashed beans over it.

3

Top the beans with 1/2 cup spinach, then half the shredded cheese.

4

Add half the sliced avocado on top of the cheese (optional).

5

Place another tortilla on top, gently press it down to stick. Repeat steps for the remaining tortillas to make the second quesadilla.

6

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla until golden brown, approximately 1 to 2 minutes per side. Alternatively, microwave each quesadilla until the cheese melts, about 45 seconds.

7

Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

326

Calories

  • 18
    Protein
  • 48
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For extra crispiness, use a small amount of oil in the skillet.You can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens.Use fresh tortillas for better texture and flavor.Serve with a side of salsa or sour cream for added flavor.