Bean, corn and avocado quesadillas
<p>Mexican is one of our favourite cuisines, but it’s also often one of the unhealthiest. These quesadillas provide tons of healthy nutrients without compromising on taste.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>8 flour tortillas</li>
<li>400g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained</li>
<li>1 cup corn kernels, drained</li>
<li>1 avocado, finely chopped</li>
<li>1 cup reduced fat grated cheese</li>
<li>2 large tomatoes, diced</li>
<li>Ground pepper, to taste</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method</span>:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Sprinkle a tortilla with a quarter of the beans, corn, avocado and cheese. Season with pepper and cover with a second tortilla.</li>
<li>Repeat three times until all ingredients are used.</li>
<li>Spray a large frying pan with oil and place on a medium-high heat.</li>
<li>Add one quesadilla and cook for two minutes until golden. Flip and cook the opposite side until golden. Set aside.</li>
<li>Repeat with remaining quesadillas.</li>
<li>Cut each quesadilla into four pieces and serve with diced tomato on top.</li>
</ol>
<p>What’s your favourite Mexican dish? Tell us about it in the comments below.</p>
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