Low Carb Beans Quesadilla
Satisfy your craving for comfort food without breaking your low-carb goals with this delicious Low Carb Beans Quesadilla! Made with black soybeans, low-carb tortillas, and a medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers and red onions, this protein-packed recipe is both flavorful and nutritious. Seasoned with bold spices like cumin and chili powder and layered with melty cheddar cheese, these quesadillas are golden-crisp on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, they’re the perfect meal for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch. Serve them hot with creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll come back to again and again!
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Ingredients
- 4 small Low carb tortillas
- 1 cup Black soybeans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Grated cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Diced green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the black soybeans, green bell pepper, red onion, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Step 4
Spoon 1/4 of the bean mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on top.
Step 5
Place another tortilla on top and press down gently with a spatula.
Step 6
Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
Step 7
Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 8
Remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and bean mixture.
Step 9
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Step 10
Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1043.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1535.1 |
| Total Fat 109.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 177.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3795.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 60.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.1g | |
| Protein 76.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1568.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1990.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories