Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas

November 15, 2016
1 Review (5.00 out of 5)
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Course
Serves 4

This recipe is so easy and flavorful that it can be made for a snack or a main dish. You can use a regular oven or just a toaster oven.


Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon
    olive oil
  • 1/2
    small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup
    red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1
    clove, minced
  • 28 Ounces
    black beans, rinsed, drained, lightly mashed
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    cumin
  • 3 Tablespoons
    cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 Cup
    black olives, sliced
  • 2 Cups
    fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3/4 Cups
    Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8
    whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions and red peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook another 2 minutes, add mashed beans, cilantro and olives, and cumin and cook another 5 minutes to combine all ingredients.

  3. Spread mixture evenly onto 4 tortillas. Sprinkle with spinach and cheese.

  4. Top with remaining tortillas. Bake tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet for 12 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size 1 quesadilla

Amount per serving

Calories 565
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.5g22%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 860mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 78g28%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g66%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 25.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 270mg21%
Iron 7mg39%
Potassium 765mg16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

1 review for Black Bean Quesadillas

  1. Maloni
    5

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    A few weeks ago I was diagnosed diverticulitis. This was the first dinner I have tried and it was amazing!

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