Bacon Chard Quesadillas

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Whole-wheat tortillas are filled with smoky bacon, earthy chard and zesty Monterey Jack cheese in this quick, healthy quesadilla recipe that you can cook all in one skillet.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, 2 quesadillas each
Nutrition Profile:
High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped

  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)

  • 4 cups chopped chard leaves (from 1 bunch)

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

  • 8 6-inch whole-wheat tortillas

  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add chard and pepper; cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and coarsely mash; stir to combine. Remove from heat.

  2. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread a generous 1/4 cup filling and 2 tablespoons cheese on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.

  3. Wipe out the pan and return to medium heat. Add 4 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the remaining quesadillas.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376 Calories
12g Fat
58g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 quesadillas
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 21g 41%
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Vitamin A 2423IU 48%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Folate 59mcg 15%
Sodium 766mg 33%
Calcium 285mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%
Magnesium 92mg 22%
Potassium 619mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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