Beans & Greens Quesadilla

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Beans & Greens Quesadillas

Photo Source: Chef Elyse

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Entrée
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 4 cups Any kind of greens stem removed and torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 tsp Vinegar
  • 4 Whole Wheat Tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Cooked beans (Pinto, black, or white beans)
Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until it shimmers

  2. Add greens and salt to the skillet. Stir and cook until wilted. Add garlic and cook one more minute.

  3. Pour cooked greens into a separate bowl and stir in vinegar.

  4. Wipe out the skillet and place over medium heat.

  5. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle it with 1/4 cup of cheese.

  6. Add 1/4 of the cooked greens and 1/4 cups of beans to one half of the tortilla.

  7. Fold over the tortillas to cover the filling.

  8. Cook each side of the quesadilla until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  9. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat to make 3 more quesadillas.