Recipe | Clever Quesadillas

CLEVER QUESADILLAS

These mildly spiced, nutrient-packed quesadillas are more of a meal than the traditional cheese variety.

INGREDIENTS

12 oz	375 g	Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 tbsp	15 mL	chili powder
1/2 cup	125 mL	EACH shredded light Cheddar cheese and refried beans
1/3 cup	75 mL	salsa
1	1	green onion, chopped
10	10	small flour tortillas

PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes
COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

DIRECTIONS

1. Pan-fry ground beef, seasoned with chili powder for 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into small chunks with back of spoon, until beef is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in cheese, refried beans, salsa and green onion. Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) over 1 tortilla; top with a second tortilla. Repeat with remaining 8 tortillas.

3. Bake on cookie sheet at 450ºF (230ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 5 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

452 Calories 14 g Fat

27 g Protein 54 g Carbohydrates

An excellent source of Iron (36 % RDI) and Zinc (46 % RDI)

TIP

For a child-friendly no-spice version, use ketchup instead of salsa and reduce or omit the chili powder.

This recipe uses about half a can (14 oz/398 mL) of refried beans – the remaining beans can be frozen to use the next time you make a batch.

These quesadilla can also be browned on the grill or in an un-greased skillet, turning after browning on each side.

Beef. Goodness in every bite.