5.0 from 6 votes
Veggie Quesadillas
Veggie Quesadillas are chock full of flavor, but low on calories. You can't go wrong with corn, zucchini, black beans, and cheese. Delicious as a meal or a snack!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup grated zucchini juices squeezed out
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons Diced jalapeño or more if you like it hot
- 14 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 4 low-carb flour tortillas or whole wheat
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except for the cheese (and tortillas of course) in a large bowl.
- Place mixture in a large skillet and fry until hot.
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan. Add a few large scoops of the corn/bean mixture and a little cheese on half of the tortilla.
- Fold tortilla over, then flip sides. When cheese is melted, cut in half and serve!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Add Additional Veggies
- Carrots
- Green or Red bell pepper
- Sauteed onions
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Onions
- Broccoli
- Black olives
- Tomatoes
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
675mg
(19%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1400IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
481mg
(48%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 675mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1400IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 481mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.