Vegetarian

Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

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Wine Recommendation

Stella Rosa Pineapple Chili White Wine

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • 1 (15-oz) can less sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp Southwest seasoning
  • 12 organic soft taco size flour tortillas
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup refrigerated chunky salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F; place 2 large baking sheets in oven while preheating. Mash avocado with lime juice and salt.
  2. Cook bell pepper and garlic in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in spinach until just wilted. Stir in beans and seasoning; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
  3. Arrange 6 tortillas on a clean flat surface; spread bell pepper mixture on tortillas, and sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining 6 tortillas. Brush both sides of quesadillas with 2 Tbsp oil.
  4. Carefully transfer quesadillas to preheated baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges. Serve with guacamole and salsa.



Side Dish Ingredients

Side Dish Instructions

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
498
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498
Fat (g) 20 20
Sat. Fat (g) 6 6
Protein (g) 16 16
Carb (g) 68 68
Fiber (g) 13 13