Mashed beans and cheese quesadillas

Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas

Recipe Adapted From: TheDiaryOfARealHouseWife.com
These quick and simple Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect lunch or party appetizer.

Ingredients 

  • 4 Tortillas Whole Wheat
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 15 ounce Black Beans Mashed, low-sodium
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese Shredded, low-fat
  • 2 teaspoon Butter

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • Start by draining and rinsing corn and black beans then place in a small mixing bowl. Season with cumin and mix.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat and ½ teaspoon of butter. Place a tortilla in the skillet and add ½ cup of shredded cheese along with a spoonful or two of your seasoned beans and corn. Fold in half and allow to cook for a few minutes before flipping.
  • Cook until cheese is melted then remove from the skillet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
548
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
637
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
588
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
829
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
529
mg
53
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Beans, Cheese, Corn, Tortillas
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