Spicy Tostadas

230 Calories per Tostada

Easy, filling, quick... what more could you want. This does not bother me or the hubs, but some folks insist on having a meat in their dinner menu- and this does not have one so that might be a downfall- but you could easily add chicken. I don't make mine very spicy- I use mild salsa, but you could probably make it really spicy and use hot salsa. Also, looking at one tostada, you might think it's not going to be very filling but it actually is. I served them with some organic salsa (left over from the recipe) and chips. The hubs and I give em two thumbs up! 

prep time:5 min

start to finish:20 min

makes:4 Servings

4	6-inch corn tortillas
4	teaspoons olive oil
1	medium onion, chopped
1	cup canned Progresso® black beans, rinsed and drained
1	cup chopped seeded tomato
1	cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
2	tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1	clove garlic, minced
1	fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F. Place tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Lightly brush tortillas on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Bake about 3 minutes; turn. Bake about 3 minutes more until lightly browned and crisp.
2.	Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Stir in black beans and tomato; heat through.
3.	Sprinkle tortillas with half of the cheese. Spoon the bean mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Bake about 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol20mg; Sodium 500mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 3g); Protein 12g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 25%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: eatbetteramerica.com

Chicken Quesadillas

280 Calories per Quesadilla

Pretty good I'd say. The beans gave it an interesting twist from the usual quesadilla- and it definitely didn't taste like it was "healthy" haha. I served tortilla chips and organic salsa with them. Also, I didn't cook them on the stove, I used the quesadilla maker that my sister in law gave us for Christmas (which was really awesome to use!). If you're looking for an easy, quick meal, try this one!

prep time:20 min

start to finish:20 min

makes:4 quesadillas

1	cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4	cup Muir Glen® organic salsa (any variety)
2	tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2	cup fat-free refried beans
4	low-fat whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)
3/4	cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (3 oz)
	Additional salsa, if desired
	Fat-free sour cream, if desired

1.	In medium bowl, stir chicken, 1/4 cup salsa and cilantro until well mixed. Spread 2 tablespoons beans over half of each tortilla. Top bean side of each tortilla with chicken mixture and cheese. Fold each tortilla in half over filling.
2.	Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray both sides of each quesadilla with cooking spray; place 2 quesadillas in skillet. Cover; cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until filling is heated and tortillas are lightly browned. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges. Serve with additional salsa and sour cream.

Nutritional Information

1 Quesadilla: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 40mg;Sodium 720mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 4g); Protein 21g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 40%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: Eatbetteramerica.com