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Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Black Bean Quesadillas.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 8

Total time: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium black beans
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby & Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 4 flour tortillas (8 inch)
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Using a small-hole strainer, drain liquid from salsa; discard liquid.
  2. Transfer leftover tomato mixture to a medium bowl.
  3. Mix in black beans, cheese, and cilantro until combined.
  4. Divide black bean mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each).
  5. Fold tortillas in half.
  6. Heat large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Brush with oil.
  8. Place filled tortillas on a griddle.
  9. Cook, carefully flipping once, until tortillas are gold brown and crisp and cheese filling melts, about 5 minutes.
  10. Cut quesadillas into wedges.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 serving
calories214 calories
protein13g
carbohydrate21g
fat8g
saturated Fat5g
fiber6g
sugar1g
sodium489mg
cholesterol21mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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