Vegetarian Recipes International Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Mexican Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipes Black Bean Quesadillas 4.6 (36) 34 Reviews In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Aging Low Added Sugar High-Fiber Vegetarian Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, preferably pepper Jack 1/2 cup prepared fresh salsa (see Tip), divided 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 ripe avocado, diced Directions Combine beans, cheese and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Serve the quesadillas with avocado and the remaining salsa. Tips Tip: Look for prepared fresh salsa in the supermarket refrigerator section near other dips and spreads. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 375 Calories 16g Fat 45g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 375 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 6g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 182IU 4% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Folate 89mcg 22% Sodium 608mg 26% Calcium 241mg 19% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 18mg 4% Potassium 486mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved