White Bean-and-Green Chile Quesadillas

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

4 teaspoons chopped pickled jalapeño peppers

1/2 cup canned chopped green chiles

1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

8 (1/8-inch-thick) slices tomato

3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

1 (8-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt

cooking spray

Directions:

1. Combine beans and ground cumin in a small bowl.
2. Place 1/4 cup bean mixture on each of 4 tortillas; mash with a fork to within 1/2-inch of the sides. Sprinkle each portion with 1 teaspoon jalapeños; top with 2 tablespoons chiles and 1 tablespoon black beans. Arrange 2 tomato slices on each portion; top with 3 tablespoons cheese, 1 teaspoon cilantro, and remaining tortillas.
3. Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula; cover and refrigerate.
4. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 quesadilla; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove quesadilla from skillet. Set aside; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm with yogurt cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com