Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

Three slices of Black Bean Quesadilla on a plate topped with salsa.

Cost/Serving: $0.95

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)

1 cup low fat cheddar cheese

4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas

1/4 cup salsa

 

Directions: 

  1. Mix in black beans and cheese until combined.
  2. Divide mixture evenly into four and spread on half of each tortilla.
  3. Fold tortillas in half. 
  4. Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium high heat. Place filled tortillas on griddle. Cook, carefully flipping, until tortillas are golden brown and crisp and cheese filing melts, about 5 minutes.
  5. Top with salsa. 

 

Tip: Add lightly cooked vegetables to the quesadilla filling mixture. 

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 4, Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Amount per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 600mg, Total Carbohydrate 41g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Total Sugars 1g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 15g

 

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