GREEN-AND-BEAN QUESADILLA

Try this quesadilla for a quick dinner at home. Don’t have a stove? This version can be made in the microwave in minutes.

ACTIVE TIME: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES | MAKES 2 SERVINGS

EQUIPMENT

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Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cups
Fork
Large plate
Microwave or nonstick skillet

INGREDIENTS

2 whole-grain tortillas
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves, enough to cover the tortilla
1⁄2 cup canned dark red kidney beans
2⁄3 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
1⁄2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted (if you like avocado)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Put one tortilla on the plate and cover with the spinach leaves.

  2. Top the spinach leaves with the mashed beans.

  3. Top the beans with the cheese.

  4. If you like avocado, put a few slices on top of the cheese.

  5. Put the other tortilla on top of the avocado, gently pressing it down so the top half sticks.

  6. Put the plate in the microwave and heat until the cheese melts, about 45 seconds. Or place a nonstick skillet over medium heat until it’s hot, then place the tortilla in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side.

  7. Set aside to cool a little bit.

  8. Cut the quesadilla into 8 triangles. Serve with salsa.