Mushroom and Black Bean Quesadillas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is one of my favorite quick and easy last-minute dinners. I created this recipe while rifling through my pantry in search of a new simple and healthy dinner. I love this recipe because the possibilities and variations are virtually endless!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 quesadillas

Mushroom and Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

½ cup chopped onion

1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 whole wheat tortillas

¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons lime juice

¼ cup salsa

or to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onions until lightly browned about 1 minute. Add black beans cilantro salt and pepper; saute until mushrooms and onions are lightly browned 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 2

Place tortillas in a clean dry skillet. Evenly distribute mushroom mixture onto 1 half of each tortilla. Top filling with mozzarella cheese and lime juice; fold each tortilla over filling. Turn burner to medium heat and cook until quesadillas are browned and crispy about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

Nutritional Information

Mushroom and Black Bean Quesadillas

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 472.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.9g 48%

Carbohydrates: 56g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 12.6g 50%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.4g 32%

Cholesterol: 27.1mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 505.7IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.8mg 60%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 13.2mg 22%

Folate: 107.9mcg 27%

Calcium: 410.4mg 41%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 100.5mg 36%

Potassium: 852.7mg 24%

Sodium: 1225.7mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 193.3

*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.