Bean and Cheese quesadillas
(from abigail12083’s recipe box)
Source: Parents.com
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Mexican, dinner, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and lightly mashed
- 1/2 cup lower sodium salsa (such as Muir Glen)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 package (10-count) fajita-size flour or whole-wheat tortillas
- 8 ounces reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- Extra salsa for serving (optional)
Directions
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Make It
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, salsa and chili powder. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Spread 1/3 cup of the bean mixture and 1/3 cup of the cheese evenly over the tortilla. Sprinkle some of the cilantro over the top. Place another tortilla on top and cook 1 minute. Press gently with a spatula and turn. Cook for 1 minute or until browned.
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Place quesadilla on a baking sheet and keep warm in 200 degrees oven. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four additional quesadillas. Allow skillet to cool slightly if it becomes too hot.
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To serve, cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve 3 quarters to each person (there will be 2 leftover wedges for nondieters to enjoy)
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Nutrition Facts
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Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal.(kcal): 312, Fat, total(g): 13, chol.(mg): 23, carb.(g): 34, fiber(g): 5, pro.(g): 16, sodium(mg): 786, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.