Bean Quesadillas and Spanish Rice
User Reviews
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 2 quesadillas and 1 cup rice
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Calories
599 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Bean Quesadillas and Spanish Rice
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These easy bean quesadillas and a side of Spanish rice are made using only ingredients from the dollar store for an easy and affordable meal
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. Santa Fe Blend frozen vegetables $1.25
- 1 oz. can pinto beans $1.25
- 4 oz. cheddar cheese $1.25
- 1.5 tsp Bayou Blend seasoning* $1.25
- 8 flour tortillas $1.25
- 1 .6oz. pkg Spanish Rice $1.25
- 1 oz. can Rotel (diced tomatoes with chiles) $1.25
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen vegetables and drain them well. Rinse and drain the pinto beans. Shred the cheddar cheese.
- Add the thawed vegetables, pinto beans, shredded cheese, and 1.5 tsp seasoning blend to a large bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning or salt to your liking. Set the quesadilla filling aside.
- Drain the liquid from the can of Rotel into a liquid measuring cup, then add water until you have 2 cups liquid total (or the recommended amount on the package of rice).
- Add the rice packet, drained tomatoes, and measured liquid to a saucepot. Stir to combine. Place a lid on top and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 7 minutes (or follow the instructions on the packet). After 7 minutes, turn the heat off and set the rice aside.
- While the rice is cooking, divide the quesadilla filling between 8 tortillas (a scant ½ cup each), spreading it over one half of the tortilla, then folding it closed.
- Cook the filled quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat until the cheese is melted on the inside and the tortillas are crispy on the outside (I do not use oil, but you can if you prefer).
- Slice the quesadillas in half or into thirds. Fluff the Spanish rice. Serve the quesadillas and rice together and enjoy!
Notes
- *You can use taco seasoning instead, but you may need to add salt if your taco seasoning does not contain any.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
599kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Sodium
1347mg
(56%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 42 quesadillas and 1 cup rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1347mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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