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Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas

Simple and easy, the perfect lunch or party appetizer! These Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas are so simple and full of flavor.
Course Main Course
Keyword Black Beans, Cheese, Corn, Tortillas
Cooking Method 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 tsp Cumin
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese Shredded, low-fat
  • 2 tsp 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