Red Bean Quesadilla
Whole grain tortillas filled with mashed red beans, spinach, cheese, and avocado are heated until and warm, melted, and golden brown. Recipe source: “Red Bean Quesadilla”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 359
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Using a fork, mash beans in a bowl until slightly chunky. Add no-salt seasonings such as garlic powder and dried or fresh herbs, if desired.
Step 2
Place 1 tortilla on a plate and top with half the mashed beans.
Step 3
Top the beans with 1/2 cup of the spinach.
Step 4
Top the spinach with half the cheese.
Step 5
Top the cheese with half the avocado. (optional)
Step 6
Put the other tortilla on top of the avocado, gently pressing it down so the top half sticks.
Step 7
Repeat with the remaining 2 tortillas.
Step 8
Place a nonstick skillet on the stove over medium and heat until warm, then place 1 quesadilla in the dry skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. (Or put the plate in the microwave and heat until the cheese melts, about 45 seconds.)
Step 9
Repeat with the remaining quesadilla.
Step 10
Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve warm.
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