Quesadillas for dinner

Quesadillas included: tortillas, chicken, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, black beans, quinoa and avocado!

Info from Real Simple article = Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless) is a dinner staple from the leanest part of the bird: Half a breast has just 2.5 grams of fat and more than 22 grams of protein. Try this: Shred cooked chicken and toss with olive oil, raisins, curry powder, and fresh lime juice.

Info from Real Simple article = Black Beans: These burrito mainstays boast antioxidants and magnesium, which helps maintain nerve and muscle function. Try this: On a baking sheet, toss canned black beans with olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Roast at 450° F until crispy, about 10 minutes, for a tasty snack.

 

Info from Real Simple article = Quinoa: It may cook like a grain, but quinoa is actually an herbaceous plant. It’s a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, and offers the same energy and satiety you would get from meat, sans the fat or cholesterol. Try this: Stir fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh dill into cooked quinoa.

This is onion, green bell pepper and mushroom in EVOO.

Info from Real Simple article = Avocados: You’ll get nearly 20 percent of your daily dose of fiber in one ½-cup serving, plus cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats. Try this: For a side dish, halve an avocado, drizzle with soy sauce and fresh lime juice, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

I ended up mixing the black beans and cooked quinoa (with salt and pepper) to create a bean spread for our quesadillas.

This is PK's quesadilla all nice and neat...

Mine on the other had... a little messy!

Yum! Happy trails!