Red Bean Quesadilla

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Heart Healthy High-Protein

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Ingredients

Instructions

  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.
  2. Place 1 tortilla on a plate and top with half the mashed beans.
  3. Top the beans with 1/2 cup of the spinach.
  4. Top the spinach with half the cheese.
  5. Top the cheese with half the avocado. (optional)
  6. Put the other tortilla on top of the avocado, gently pressing it down so the top half sticks.
  7. Repeat with the remaining 2 tortillas.
  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.)
  9. Repeat with the remaining quesadilla.
  10. Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories326
Protein18 g
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Cholesterol22 mg
Sodium509 mg
Carbohydrates48 g
Dietary Fiber11 g

U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion