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Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas

These quick and simple Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect lunch or party appetizer.
Course Main Course
Keyword Black Beans, Cheese, Corn, Tortillas
Cooking Method 6-Ingredient Meals, Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 548kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: TheDiaryOfARealHouseWife.com

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Mixing Bowl

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

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

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 529mg | Iron: 4mg