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Beef and Bean Quesadilla

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 542kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 4 oz Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 6 oz Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 Whole wheat tortilla
  • 4 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil divided by number of portions
  • 4 tsp Sour cream
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 Tomato

Instructions

  • **If making multiple quesadillas store the cooked ones in a 200 degree oven to keep them warm until all are done**
  • In a nonstick pan over medium heat cook the ground beef breaking the chunks into smaller pieces using a kitchen utensil. Once cooked drain and set aside.
  • Spread cheese, ground beef, and beans on a tortilla in an even layer and fold in half.
  • Preheat a nonstick pan over low-medium heat. Add in the oil and quesadilla and cover with a lid. Cook until one side is golden brown, about 2 - 4 minutes and flip over, cooking the other side for another 2 - 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into pieces, serve with sour cream on the side and garnish with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.

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Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 4mg