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Black Bean Spinach Quesadilla Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 ounces (240 grams) cremini mushrooms, rinsed, stems trimmed, and sliced
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
4 cups (6 ounces or 135 grams) loosely packed baby spinach
1 cup (160 grams) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh or jarred jalapeņo chiles, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 whole wheat tortillas (approx. 9-10″ in diameter) or smaller corn tortillas
1 cup (120 grams) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions:
Directions:
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, then add the mushrooms and chili powder and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are light golden and most of the juices have evaporated. Add spinach and stir until wilted, then add the black beans and jalapeņos (if desired) and stir well until combined. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to bowl, and set aside. Wipe skillet with paper towel and set aside.

Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Sprinkle one half of each round with an equal amount of cheese, then divide the mushroom filling equally over the cheese. Fold each tortilla in half.

Reheat the skillet over medium heat. Place one of the quesadillas in the skillet (add a second one if it fits) and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese melts and the inside is warm. Continue to cook the remaining quesadillas. Serve promptly.

(new, vegetarian, healthy)

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
370 calories per quesadilla

 

 

 

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