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APPETIZER
FINGER FOODS:
Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa
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Black
Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa |
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These are done
all at once- in the oven...
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QUESADILLAS: |
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1
Tbs |
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olive oil |
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1
tsp |
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minced garlic |
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2
cups |
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chopped plum tomatoes |
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½
cup |
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chopped fresh cilantro |
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15
ounce |
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can
black beans, drained and rinsed |
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Four
8-inch |
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flour tortillas |
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cooking spray |
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¾
cup |
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(3
ounces) preshredded Mexican blend cheese
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SALSA: |
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1
cup |
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frozen whole- kernel corn |
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½
cup |
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chopped fresh cilantro |
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2
Tbs |
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fresh lime juice |
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½
tsp |
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minced garlic |
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1
large |
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red
bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and
chopped |
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1 |
Prepare
salsa first: Combine all ingredients in a small
saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and
cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Set
aside until ready to serve. |
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2 |
Preheat
broiler. |
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3 |
Heat olive
oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat.
Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, ½
cup cilantro, and beans; cook 5 minutes or until
liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Place
tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking
spray. Top each tortilla with ½ cup bean mixture
and 3 Tbsp. cheese; fold in half. Lightly coat
tops with cooking spray. Broil 3 minutes or
until cheese melts and tortillas begin to brown. |
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4 |
Cut
tortillas into 3 wedges and top with salsa. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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432.16 |
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Calories From Fat (29%) |
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123.93 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
13.94g |
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21% |
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Saturated Fat 5.07g |
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25% |
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Cholesterol
18.86mg |
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6% |
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Sodium
566.76mg |
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24% |
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Potassium
758.88mg |
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22% |
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Carbohydrates
61.08g |
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20% |
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Dietary Fiber 10.25g |
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41% |
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Sugar 5.48g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
50.83g |
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Protein
19.50g |
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39% |
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WW Points 9 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Reduce fat further
by using fat-free flour tortillas and reduced-fat or
fat-free cheese. |
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Recipe Source |
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Modified from Cooking Light |
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "We used this as a side dish for our
Mexican dinner. It was excellent and very filling. It would
be great for a nice light dinner too."
-San Diego, CA
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