Cheese and Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Cheese and Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups no-fat refried beans; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup salsa; 6 8-inch low-fat tortillas, preferably flavored; 2 cups grated cheddar-flavored soy cheese; 1 tsp. chili powder, or more as desired; 3 tomatoes, stemmed and chopped; 1 avocado, peeled and chopped; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Juice of 1 lime; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups no-fat refried beans
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup salsa
6 8-inch low-fat tortillas, preferably flavored
2 cups grated cheddar-flavored soy cheese
1 tsp. chili powder, or more as desired
3 tomatoes, stemmed and chopped
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Combine beans, corn kernels and salsa in a saucepan, and cook, stirring, over medium heat until hot.
2
Place a tortilla flat on a work surface.
3
Sprinkle about 1/3 cup cheese over tortilla.
4
Spread about 1/2 cup bean mixture on one half of tortilla, and fold tortilla over to encase filling and cheese.
5
Set aside.
6
Repeat with remaining ingredients until 6 quesadillas are ready for cooking.
7
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray, and heat over medium heat.
8
Put 3 quesadillas into skillet, and cook, turning 2 or 3 times, until tortillas brown slightly on both sides and cheese melts.
9
Remove from skillet, and place on individual serving plates.
10
Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
11
Respray skillet as needed to prevent any sticking.
12
Toss together chili powder, tomatoes, avocado and cumin.
13
Sprinkle mixture with lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
14
Spoon equal portions of mixture over quesadillas, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups no-fat refried beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 1/2 cup salsa, 6 8-inch low-fat tortillas, preferably flavored, and more.

Yes, Cheese and Bean Quesadillas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese and Bean Quesadillas

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