• Prep Time: 25 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Serving Size: 1 folded quesadilla

  • Serves: 6

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Serving Size: 1 folded quesadilla

  • Serves: 6

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 folded quesadilla Serves: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 quesadilla (247g) 6 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 610mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 15g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 581mg 10%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS

½ of a 15.5-ounce can black beans, no
salt added
2 medium zucchini
1 bunch fresh spinach (about 4 cups)
1 ear fresh corn or 1 cup canned corn
4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon canola oil
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
1-2 teaspoons water
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
Nonstick cooking spray

Optional:
3 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro

STEPS

  1. In a colander, drain and rinse black beans.
  2. Rinse zucchini. Cut into thin slices or shred with a grater.
  3. Rinse and chop fresh spinach. If using fresh parsley or cilantro, rinse and chop now.
  4. If using fresh corn, peel. Use a knife to cut corn kernels off of the cob. If using
    canned corn, drain.
  5. Grate cheese.
  6. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add zucchini and cayenne
    pepper. Cook until zucchini is semi-soft, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add corn and spinach. Cover and cook until tender, stirring a few times, about 5
    minutes more. Remove from heat.
  8. Add black beans to the veggie mixture. Stir to combine. Smash beans lightly with a
    fork. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to make a bean-and-veggie paste.
  9. Season mixture with black pepper. If using parsley or cilantro, add now. Transfer
    mixture to medium bowl.
  10. Spread vegetable mixture evenly on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on top.
    Fold tortillas over. Press lightly with spatula to flatten.
  11. Spray skillet lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add
    one folded tortilla. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until both sides of tortilla are
    golden brown. Repeat until all quesadillas are cooked.
  12. Cut each quesadilla into 2 wedges. Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 quesadilla (247g) 6 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 610mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 15g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 581mg 10%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

*Adapted from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters.®

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*Adapted from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters.®

This material was funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.