Black Bean and Cilantro Quesadillas
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Serves 2

These basic quesadillas come together quickly and adapt well to many variations. Add salsa, sautéed onions or peppers and diced red or white onion, if you like. Serve with a green salad for dinner or alone as a hearty after-school snack.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
    • 1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 cup cooked and drained black beans
    • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
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    Method: 

    Set a heavy skillet over medium heat. When hot, add a tortilla and warm. Flip tortilla. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over tortilla. Lightly cover cheese with half of the beans and cilantro. Top with a second tortilla. Flip and warm on the second side. When beans are hot and cheese is melted, slide quesadilla onto a cutting board and slice into four wedges.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: 1 quesadilla, 240 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 11g protein
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