Black Bean Quesadillas⏱ 15 min total

Black Bean Quesadillas

Per 1 serving · 179 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
351
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    36g
    40% of calories
  • Fat
    19g
    49% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Black Bean Quesadillas (179 g) has 351 calories, with 11 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), dietary fiber (26% DV) and thiamine (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 30% and 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
196cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3g
Net carbs
28g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.3g
3.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein21%
  • Dietary fiber26%
  • Thiamine28%
  • Folate (B9)31%
  • Iron32%
  • Phosphorus32%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E16%
  • Vitamin K14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)18%
  • Niacin19%
  • Vitamin B617%
  • Pantothenic acid19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium30%
  • Saturated fat26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, cheddar cheese, and half of the salsa.

  2. 2

    Place the tortillas on a work surface. Spread about 1/2 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half and press gently to flatten.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a quesadilla and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and quesadillas.

  4. 4

    Serve the quesadillas with mashed avocado and the remaining salsa.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (179 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A48 μg
5%
Vitamin C7 mg
7%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K17 μg
14%
Thiamine0.3 mg
28%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin3 mg
19%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
17%
Folate (B9)122 μg
31%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
5%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
19%
Choline25 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium180 mg
18%
Iron3 mg
32%
Potassium513 mg
11%
Magnesium44 mg
10%
Phosphorus226 mg
32%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese0.4 mg
18%
Selenium16 μg
30%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene135 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride23 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene2,020 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol36 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch20 g—
Sucrose0.5 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 351 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 67min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 42min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 29min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 49min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Black Bean Quesadillas?

One serving of Black Bean Quesadillas (1 serving) has 351 calories, which works out to 196 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Black Bean Quesadillas high in protein?

It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (21% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Black Bean Quesadillas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Black Bean Quesadillas?

690 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Black Bean Quesadillas?

3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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