Ingredients
Scale
For each quesadilla:
- 1 flour tortilla – preferably organic uncooked tortillas or a whole wheat variety
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup shredded salsa chicken (recipe here – or use leftover chicken, chopped or shredded)
- About 3 Tablespoons cooked black beans (or mixed beans – recipe here)
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons chopped sweet onion
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons chopped bell pepper (ok to toss in a bit of hot pepper as desired)
- 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend of cheeses
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup chopped kale or spinach (optional, but disappears in the end result and sneaks in healthy veggies)
- Avocado oil spray or light drizzle of avocado oil
- For serving: guacamole and salsa or see post for additional recommendations
Instructions
- Put the chicken, beans, onion and peppers in a small bowl, stir briefly and heat in the microwave until hot throughout.
- Cook the uncooked tortilla in a frying pan according to the directions on the package (or in the recipe, if making your own). If using pre-made tortillas, warm briefly in the microwave. Set tortilla on a plate or clean cutting board.
- Sprinkle one half of the tortilla lightly with the shredded cheese, then smear the chicken/bean mixture over to cover. Sprinkle with kale or spinach. Top with more cheese, then fold the other half of the tortilla over to cover the fillings.
- Heat your frying pan over medium heat. Add a spray of avocado oil or a light drizzle. Set the filled quesadilla in the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom. Lift the quesadilla with a spatula, again spraying the pan with or doing a light drizzle of avocado oil.
- Flip the quesadilla over to brown the other side and cook until beautifully browned and the cheese is melted. (You can cook 2 quesadillas at a time in the same pan, but start with one at a time until you perfect the method.)
- Remove to a cutting board and chop into 3-4 pieces. Move to a plate and serve with your favorite salsa and guacamole. Enjoy!
Notes
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