Mango Quesadillas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

The flavor and texture of mango goes well with black beans and Cheddar cheese in this easy main dish. The recipe uses vegetarian chicken substitute, but real chicken would work just as well.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mango Quesadillas

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

½ onion

chopped

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch dried oregano

1 pinch dried basil

1 mango - peeled

seeded and diced

1 (6 ounce) package seasoned chicken-style vegetarian strips (such as Lightlife Smart Strips®)

6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup arugula leaves

1 (4 ounce) jar jalapeno pepper rings

1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

Rhubarb Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place the beans in a saucepan over medium heat and cook 5 minutes. Partially mash with a potato masher or large spoon. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and red bell pepper. Season with chili powder cayenne pepper oregano and basil. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Mix in mango and vegetarian chicken strips and continue cooking about 2 minutes until vegetarian chicken is heated through.

Step 3

In a separate skillet over medium heat place the tortillas one at a time until soft and warm about 2 minutes per side. Spread warm tortillas with equal amounts of the the black beans mango mixture Cheddar cheese arugula and jalapenos. Fold tortillas over the filling and top with salsa to serve.

Nutritional Information

Mango Quesadillas

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 503.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.2g 46%

Carbohydrates: 49.2g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 9.5g

Fat: 24.2g 37%

Saturated Fat: 10.1g 51%

Cholesterol: 39.2mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1937.9IU 39%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.8mg 52%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 39mg 65%

Folate: 125mcg 31%

Calcium: 404.1mg 40%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 48.3mg 17%

Potassium: 446.7mg 13%

Sodium: 1421.2mg 57%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 217.8

*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.