Black bean and mozzarella quesadilla

Ingredients

• 1 small whole-wheat tortilla
• 1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella
• 1/4 cup egg whites, scrambled
• 1/4 red bell pepper, diced

Allergens: milk, wheat. Check your own labels.

Method

1. Scramble the egg whites in a nonstick pan until firm, then set aside.
2. Lay the tortilla in the dry pan over medium heat.
3. Add the eggs, beans, cheese and pepper to one half and fold it over.
4. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes a side, until the cheese melts.

Nutrition per serving

Protein	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
22 g	314 kcal	10 g	34 g	10 g

An estimate, added up from USDA values for each ingredient by weight and rounded. Your brands and portions will differ. Salt, pepper and cooking losses are not counted.

A note on this recipe

If fat or fiber bothers you at the moment, use a little less cheese or fewer beans. See GLP-1 constipation and what to eat on a GLP-1.

This is a recipe, not a treatment, and it won't suit everyone. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, a food allergy or a special diet, ask your prescriber or a dietitian.

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Questions people ask

How much protein is in black bean and mozzarella quesadilla?

About 22 g per serving, with about 314 calories and 10 g fiber. This is an estimate from USDA values, and your brands and portions will differ.

What allergens are in black bean and mozzarella quesadilla?

Allergens: milk, wheat. Check your own labels.

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