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Black Bean and Chicken Quesadillas Source: Adapted from Cooking Light, March 2004 Serving Size: 5
1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin, divided 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cooked chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized cubes 5 (8-inch) medium nonfat flour tortillas Cooking spray 3/4 cup low fat colby cheese, grated
To prepare the quesadillas, preheat the broiler.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon cumin; sauté 30 seconds. Add salsa, beans, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and cubed chicken; cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
Place tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup bean mixture and 3 tablespoons cheese; fold in half. Lightly coat tops with cooking spray.
Broil 3 minutes, turning over halfway through, or until cheese melts and tortillas begin to brown. Cut each tortilla into 3 wedges.
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