Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas

Name: Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 24 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup of coarsely grated low-fat monterey jack cheese; 1 thinly sliced jalapeno pepper; 8 (7 inch) flour tortillas; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup of cubed avocado; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

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Recipe by Missyv482

Healthy alternative and delicious quesadillas. I got this from Essence magazine. Very easy to make also!

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

24

ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1

cup of coarsely grated low-fat monterey jack cheese
1

thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
8

(7 inch) flour tortillas
2

teaspoons olive oil
1

cup of cubed avocado
1

tablespoon fresh lime juice
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teaspoon salt (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Mash half the black beans with potato masher until smooth, and mix with remaining whole beans.
Spread equal parts beans, cheese and jalapenos on flour tortillas.
Stack second tortilla on top of the filling.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Put two quesadillas in the pan, pressing down with spatula to close.
Cook 2 to 4 minutes on both sides.
Repeat with the remaining two quesadillas.
Dice avocado, then toss with the lime juice and salt. Serve atop the quesadillas.

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