I’m starting a new category for healthy recipes.  This is a great vegetarian meal.

Prep Time:  15 minutes          Servings:  4

Ingredients:

• 1 15-ounce can black beans
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 4 8-inch tortillas
• 2 teaspoons canola oil

 

Instructions:

1. Rinse beans and combine with cheese and ¼ cup salsa.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in skillet over medium heat.
3. Place 1 rounded cup of filling on one tortilla and add to skillet – place another tortilla on top – press down with spatula.
4. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side – until golden brown.
5. Remove to plate and cover to keep warm.
6. Repeat with remaining two tortillas.
7. Let set for about 5 minutes and cut each quesadilla in half.

 

Serve with salsa, guacamole, and/or sour cream.