Black Bean and Cheese Baked Quesadillas

Let’s face it, quesadillas are delicious!  This recipe is for a healthier, baked version.  Baking your quesadillas instead of frying is a great way to lighten up the traditional restaurant version.  These make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner too!

Servings:  2

Size:  2 quesadillas

Points Plus: 8pp

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:  10 minutes

Rating: 3 stars – Good

 

Ingredient List:

8 corn tortillas

1 can (15 oz) black beans

½ cup onion, diced

4 oz. cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a skillet, combine the black beans and onion and sauté for a few minutes over medium heat. With cooking spray, coat one side of 4 corn tortillas and place the coated side face down on a large cookie sheet.  Divide the black bean/onion mixture evenly amongst the 4 quesadillas; top each one with 1 oz. of cheddar cheese. Place the 2^nd corn tortilla on top and press down firmly.  Finish by coating the top tortilla with cooking spray. Bake the quesadillas in the oven for about 10 minutes or until they begin to brown.  Slice into wedges and serve with a garnish of chopped fresh cilantro.

Tip:

You can also serve these with some fresh salsa too without adding to the pp value of your meal!

XOXO Megan