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Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas with Tomato Salad vertical

Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas with Tomato Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 606kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach chopped (about 8 cups raw)
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 8-inch whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and 1 tablespoon evoo, mix well and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon evoo in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add spinach and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Squeeze out any accumulated liquid and transfer to a bowl.
  • Add black beans and cheese to spinach and mix to combine. Spread a heaping ¼ cup mixture evenly over half of one tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold tortilla over and seal edges by pressing down firmly. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons evoo in same skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully add folded tortillas and cook until golden brown on first side, about 2 minutes. Flip quesadillas, season with salt, and continue cooking until golden brown and puffy on second side, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Transfer quesadillas to a paper towel to drain. Cut into triangles and serve immediately with tomato salad.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean Spinach Quesadillas with Tomato Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
606
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29.6
g
46
%
Cholesterol
 
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
524
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
67.7
g
23
%
Fiber
 
14.4
g
60
%
Sugar
 
2.9
g
3
%
Protein
 
23.3
g
47
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.