Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and lightly mashed
- 1/2 cup lower sodium salsa (such as Muir Glen)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 packages (10 count) fajita-size flour or whole-wheat tortillas
- 8 oz reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 Extra salsa for serving (optional)
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and green pepper and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans, salsa and chili powder.
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
- Place over medium-high heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Spread 1/3 cup of the bean mixture and 1/3 cup of the cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- Sprinkle some of the cilantro over the top.
- Place another tortilla on top and cook 1 minute.
- Press gently with a spatula and turn.
- Cook for 1 minute or until browned.
- Place quesadilla on a baking sheet and keep warm in 200 oven.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four additional quesadillas.
- Allow skillet to cool slightly if it becomes too hot.
- To serve, cut each quesadilla into quarters.
- Serve 3 quarters to each person (there will be 2 leftover wedges for nondieters to enjoy)
olive oil, onion, green pepper, black beans, lower, chili powder, flour, pepper, cilantro, extra salsa
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/330750-bean-and-cheese-quesadillas (may not work)