Black Bean Quesadilla
These black bean quesadillas are a great easy dinner option. They are full of healthy ingredients like black beans, butternut squash and quinoa and are very filling. This gluten free vegetarian dinner is perfect for Meatless Monday!
Servings 4
Calories 323kcal
Ingredients
- 4 gluten free flour tortillas
- 1 cup butternut squash roasted and cooled*
- 1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled*
- 1 can of black beans drained and rinced
- 1/2 tsp season salt
- 2 tbs. chopped red onion
- 1 cup arugula
- .5 cup So Delicious Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1-2 tbs. red onion chopped
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Prepare black beans by draining can of organic black beans and letting the beans sit in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain this water.
- Add soaked beans to small pot, add 1/4 cup water, chopped red onion and season salt. Simmer over medium heat 5-6 minutes. Turn down to lcw and cook 2 more minutes.
- Once black beans are done, preheat a large pan. Pray the pan with nonstick spray. Place tortilla on the pan. Add 2 tbs. cheese to 1/2 of tortilla. Add 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup butternut squash, 1/4 cup quinoa, handful of arugula, a few chopped tomatoes, a sprinkle of red onion and optional cilantro. Top with another 2 tbs. of cheese.
- Close the other side of the tortilla over the beans/veggies.
- Let cook 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook 2-3 more minutes on other side.
- Serve with your favorite guacamole and salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g
