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Recipe: Skinny Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla

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Skinny Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 1 quesadilla

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed + drained
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn
  • ½ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped + divided
  • 1 cup tomato salsa, divided
  • 4 - 9" La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious™ Low Carb, High Fiber Tortillas
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional toppings*:
  • • jalapeños
  • • lime wedges
  • • tomatoes, diced
  • *Optional ingredients are not included in the nutritional calculations.

Instructions

  1. Combine beans, corn, cheese, ¼ cup cilantro, and ¼ cup salsa in a bowl.
  2. Place tortillas on a large baking sheet or platter.
  3. Spread filling on half of each tortilla (a little more than ⅓ cup on each).
  4. Fold tortillas in half, pressing to flatten.
  5. Add oil to large frying pan and brown tortillas on medium-low heat until cheese is melted, flipping once, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Or grill on T-fal OptiGrill on the sandwich setting.
  7. Repeat until all tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Slice in halves and top with remaining fresh salsa, cilantro, avocado and any other toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving (1 quesadilla):

Calories: 294

Fat: 15g

Carbohydrates: 36g

Fiber: 13g

Net Carbs: 23g

Protein: 16g

Sugars: 3g

Sodium: 1091mg

Vitamin A: 3%

Vitamin C: 10%

Calcium: 18%

Iron: 15%

WWP+: 8 points
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