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Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed,seeded and minced
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cooked spinach
1 pinch five-spice powder alt
Directions:
Directions:
1-Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over midium-high heat.
2-Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper, and saute until soft about 3 minutes.
3-Add the mashed beans to the pan and saute, for 1 minute.
4-Fold in the spinach, stirring well to incorporate.
5-Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
6-Season with the five spice-powder and salt and pepper.
7-Place 6 of the tortillas flat on a work surface and divid the bean mixture among them, spreading the filling on top of each tortilla but leaving a 1/2-inch border around the tortilla edges.
8-Brush the tortilla edges with beaten egg, then place a second tortilla on top, pressing down to seal.
9-Preheat the oven to 200F degrees.
10-Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
11-Brush tops and bottoms of the tortillas with the remaining oil and cook each one in the hot skillet until light brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
12-Keep the finished quesadillas warm in the preheated oven until all of them are cooked.
13-Remove the quesadillas from the oven.
14-Leave whole or cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These Quesadillas can be cut into wedges and served as appetizers or can be used whole as a light lunch served with a salad. Can also add cheese and/or leftover chicken!

 

 

 

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