Quesadillas with Black Beans, Corn and Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- black beans,
- cheddar,
- cheese,
- cherry tomatoes,
- corn,
- flour tortilla,
- grape tomatoes,
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 144g | |
| Calories 264 | |
| Calories from Fat 167 | 63% |
| Total Fat 19.05g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.89g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium 276mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 9.09g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.82g | 2% |
| Protein 15.48g | 25% |
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