Green-and-Bean Quesadilla
A quesadilla (KAY-SAH-DEE-YA) is a Mexican snack. It’s a lot like a grilled cheese sandwich made on flat, round bread, called a tortilla (TOR-TEE-YUH).
kitchen gear
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife (adult needed)
- Measuring cups
- Fork
- Large plate
- Microwave or nonstick skillet
- Pot holders
Ingredients
- 2 whole-grain tortillas
- 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves, enough to cover the tortilla
- 1⁄2 cup canned dark red kidney beans
- 2⁄3 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted* if you like avocado
Instructions
- Put one tortilla on the plate and cover with the spinach leaves.
- Top the spinach leaves with the mashed beans.
- Top the beans with the cheese.
- If you like avocado, put a few slices on top of the cheese.
- Put the other tortilla on top of the avocado, gently pressing it down so the top half sticks. (Don’t pat it down too much or the insides will squish out!)
- Put the plate in the microwave and heat until the cheese melts, about 45 seconds. Or place a nonstick skillet over medium heat until it’s hot, then place the tortilla in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Set aside to cool a little bit: The spinach and cheese will be wicked hot!
- Cut the quesadilla into 8 triangles. Serve with salsa.
Notes
*Pitted means without pits. It sounds like the opposite though, doesn’t it?