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Black bean quesadillas

Serves 4

Tip: You don’t need a lot of cheese in quesadillas — just enough to bind them together.

1. Add 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium black beans.
2. Add 1 cup zucchini, 1 cup frozen sweet corn and 2/3 cup red onion.
3. Add 1/2 cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese.
4. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
5. Add 1 teaspoon cumin.
6. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7. Add pinch black pepper.
8. Add 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce.
9. Place 1 tortilla in pan to warm.
10. Place half bean mixture on one side of the tortilla.
11. Fold to cover.
12. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
13. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
14. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes at 350 F.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.