MyPlate Black Bean Quesadillas

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<h2 class="subheader">Quick Vegetarian Quesadillas</h2> <p>For a nutritious and tasty take on the cheesy Mexican snack, fill your quesadillas with nutritious GOYA® <a title="Low Sodium Black Beans" href="https://goya.com/en/products/low-sodium-black-beans" data-id="8080">Low Sodium Black Beans</a>! GOYA® Beans are high in fiber, very low in fat and boast more fiber than most whole grain foods. Simply mix the beans with GOYA® <a title="Mild Pico de Gallo Salsa" href="https://goya.com/en/products/mild-pico-de-gallo-salsa" data-udi="https://goya.com/en/products/mild-pico-de-gallo-salsa">Pico de Gallo</a>, freshly chopped herbs and a handful of cheese, fill the quesadilla, and cook. The results: the same gooey taste we crave, plus more!</p>

Total Time

15m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can

GOYA® Low Sodium Black Beans , drained and rinsed

½ cup

<p><span> shredded reduced fat Colby and Monterey jack cheese</span></p>

2 tbsp.

<p><span>finely chopped fresh cilantro</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Using small-hole strainer, drain liquid from Pico de Gallo; discard liquid. Transfer leftover tomato mixture to medium bowl. Mix in black beans, cheese and cilantro until combined.</p>

Step 2

<p>Divide black bean mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about ½ cup each). Fold tortillas in half.</p>

Step 3

<p>Heat large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with oil. Place filled tortillas on griddle. Cook, carefully flipping once, until tortillas are golden brown and crisp and cheese filling melts, about 5 minutes. Cut quesadillas into wedges.</p>

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla

170 Calories, 5g Fat (2.5g Saturated, 0g Trans); 10mg Cholesterol; 21g Carbohydrate; 0g Sugar; 9g Protein; 4g Fiber; 470mg Sodium

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