Monday, January 2, 2012

Vegetarian Quesadillas


Ingredients:
4 medium whole wheat tortillas
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
1/4 cup mushrooms, diced
1 cup black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tomatoes, seeded, diced
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cooking spray

For garnish: Shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges

Directions:
Spray a large pan with cooking spray, add yellow pepper and red onion; cook until onion and pepper are tender; add mushrooms and cook through.  Remove mixture from heat and stir in black beans, tomato, green onion, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper to taste.  Spread a quarter of the black bean mixture onto half of each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.  Fold other half of tortilla over top of filled section; cook on grill or griddle pan until cheese is melted and each side is slightly brown and crisp.  Serve with desired garnishes. 

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