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Bean and Cheese Quesadilla

Crispy flour tortillas stuffed with refried beans and melted cheddar. The fastest hot meal you can possibly make for under a dollar.

Prep: 3mCook: 6mTotal: 9measy2 servings
vegetarian30-min
$1.19per serving
Crispy bean and cheese quesadilla cut into wedges with salsa for dipping

Instructions

1
Spread refried beans evenly on two tortillas. Season with cumin.
2
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans.
3
Top each with a second tortilla, pressing gently.
4
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5
Cook each quesadilla 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
6
Let cool 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
7
Serve with salsa.

Ingredients

Total: $2.37 ($1.19/serving)

Flour Tortillas 4 each$0.94
Canned Refried Beans 0.5 can$0.49
Shredded Cheddar Cheese 0.5 cup$0.50
Cumin 0.25 tsp$0.02
Vegetable Oil 1 tsp$0.02
Salsa 4 tbsp$0.40

Nutrition per Serving

ProteinCarbsFat
440
calories
18g
protein
56g
carbs
16g
fat
7g
fiber
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