Sunday, August 16, 2026

Southwestern Pinto Bean Quesadillas

for three people

  • 1 can pinto beans, drained, reserve 1/4 of the juice
  • 1 can mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 6 low-carb wraps
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp each: cumin powder, smoked paprika, oregano flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt

  1. Rinse and drain pinto beans. 
  2. Mash slightly.
  3. Mix mashed beans with a tablespoon of enchilada sauce and a pinch of cumin.
  4. Spread bean mixture onto one half of a wrap. 
  5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  6. Fold wrap in half and cook in a lightly oiled pan until golden brown and the cheese is melted.