BIG QUESADILLAS WITH REFRIED BEANS, SPINACH, AND AVOCADO

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Side     Bake     Steam     Avocado     Spinach     Vegan

Yield 4 large or 8 smaller servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 5 ounces arugula or baby spinach
One 15-to 16-ounce can refried beans (any vegan variety)
Four 12-inch flour tortillas or wraps
2 medium firm, ripe tomatoes, halved and sliced
1 medium avocado, sliced
1 cup Pineapple Salsa (page 224) or prepared salsa, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse the greens and steam in a wide skillet or Dutch oven for just a minute or so, until wilted. Transfer to a colander and drain well.
  • Combine the refried beans with a small amount of water in a mixing bowl-just enough to make the beans more spreadable.
  • Lay a tortilla on a baking sheet. Spread one half of it with a quarter of the refried beans, followed by a quarter of the greens and a quarter of the tomato slices. Fold over to cover. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, using an additional baking sheet if needed.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the tortillas begin to turn golden and crisp. Watch carefully!
  • To serve, place each quesadilla or half of a quesadilla on an individual plate. Top with avocado slices. Serve at once, passing around salsa to top individual portions.
  • Menu Suggestions:
  • See the suggestions under Big Quesadillas with Black Beans, Broccoli, and Portobello Mushrooms (page 146). They all work just as well with this quesadilla recipe.
  • nutrition information
  • (per each whole quesadilla)
  • Calories: 394
  • Total fat: 13g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Sodium: 735mg

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