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Carnitas Quesadillas

Brown horse with white markings and woman smiling outdoors.Karena Garrity
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅓ cups cooked shredded pork
  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the shredded pork until it's slightly crisped, about 2-3 minutes.
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  • Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Melt half the butter in the skillet, swirling to coat the surface. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half the cheese over it.
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  • Add half the black beans and half the crisped pork on top of the cheese. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
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  • Fold the tortilla in half to form the quesadilla. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining ingredients for the second quesadilla.
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  • Cut each quesadilla in half and serve hot with optional sides like sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, or corn salsa.
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Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 833mgFiber: 2g
Keyword carnitas quesadilla, pork
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