Cheese Quesadilla Lunch

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

A whole-wheat quesadilla is filled with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, black beans, and salsa and then baked to crispy perfection. Serve with a pudding cup for dessert.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 quesadilla

Cheese Quesadilla Lunch

Ingredients

¼ cup prepared salsa

1 ½ tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon drained and rinsed canned black beans

½ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

2 (6 inch) whole-wheat tortillas

½ teaspoon butter

melted

1 tablespoon prepared guacamole

1 tablespoon chopped red bell peppers

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix salsa Cheddar cheese Parmesan cheese black beans and cilantro together in a bowl. Spoon salsa mixture on the center of 1 tortilla and spread evenly. Place remaining tortilla on top of filling. Arrange quesadilla on a baking sheet and brush top tortilla with butter.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top begins to brown and cheese is melted 9 to 12 minutes. Slice quesadilla with a pizza cutter; garnish with guacamole and red bell pepper.

Nutritional Information

Cheese Quesadilla Lunch

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 258.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.1g 26%

Carbohydrates: 48.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 27%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Cholesterol: 12.4mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 768.8IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 15.7mg 26%

Folate: 42.5mcg 11%

Calcium: 153.6mg 15%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 75.8mg 27%

Potassium: 512.2mg 14%

Sodium: 957.3mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 62.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.