Black Bean Quesadillas

Time to Table: < 30 minutes

Contains: wheat, dairy

Servings: 4

These easy quesadillas are a family favorite! Melted cheese, savory black beans, and warm tortillas make for a quick and satisfying snack. Serve with your favorite salsa and a side of fruit for a complete, balanced meal.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray
½ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup black beans, cooked or canned
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
4 corn or whole-wheat tortillas
¼ cup salsa
¼ cup lettuce, chopped

Preparation

1 Heat pan over medium heat.

2 Spray pan with vegetable oil and place one tortilla into the pan.

3 Place ¼ of the bell pepper, black beans, and cheese onto the tortilla.

4 When the cheese begins to melt, fold the melted tortilla in half.

5 Press down slightly to seal the sides together, and then flip the quesadilla over to brown both sides.

6 Repeat process with remaining tortillas.

7 Spoon a little salsa and lettuce on top and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

Little ones love to help! Let your child add toppings like beans and cheese. To make allergen-friendly, swap out the ingredients to fit your family. For example, use corn tortillas for a wheat- and gluten-free option.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 153

Protein: 7.3g

Carbohydrate: 19.6g

Fat: 5.6g Sodium:

189mg: Fiber: 3.7g

Calcium: 160mg

Iron: 1.1mg

Recipe/Image/Video credit to TexasWIC.org

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