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Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro-Lime Rice

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$12.50480 cal · 14g protein

Ingredients

  • canned black beans2 cans
  • white tortillas8 count
  • diced tomatoes1 can
  • corn1 cup
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • limes2 count
  • instant rice1½ cups
  • jalapeño peppers1 count

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare rice according to package directions, then fluff and stir in lime juice, cilantro and salt.

  2. 2

    Drain and mash black beans with drained canned tomatoes, corn, minced jalapeño and salt, then warm in a skillet.

  3. 3

    Spread bean mixture onto half of each tortilla, fold in half, then cook quesadillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden and crispy on both sides.

  4. 4

    Cut each quesadilla into triangles.

  5. 5

    Serve quesadillas with cilantro-lime rice on the side.

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