Black Bean Quesadillas

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   Directions

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   1. Combine beans, cheese, and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.

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   2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Serve the quesadillas with avocado and the remaining salsa.

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   Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat. Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2. Nutrition bonus: Calcium (25% daily value), Folate (23% dv), Iron (19% dv), Potassium (17% dv).

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   Tips & Techniques

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   Tip: Look for prepared fresh salsa in the supermarket refrigerator section near other dips and spreads.

No additional tips available.