Buckwheat & Black Bean Quesadillas

Our healthy twist on quesadillas, made using buckwheat crepes instead of shop-bought tortillas. These make a great light dinner, lunch or even breakfa...Our healthy twist on quesadillas, made using buckwheat crepes instead of shop-bought tortillas. These make a great light dinner, lunch or even breakfast - if you feel like something more substantial a fried egg makes a great addition to the top. Read more Our healthy twist on quesadillas, made using buckwheat crepes instead of shop-bought tortillas. These make a great light dinner, lunch or even breakfast - if you feel like something more substantial a fried egg makes a great addition to the top. Our healthy twist on quesadillas, made using buckwheat crepes instead of shop-bought tortillas. These make a great light dinner, lunch or even breakfast - if you feel like something more substantial a fried egg makes a great addition to the top.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days (see note)
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Eggs
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

18g
Protein
364kcal
Calories
20g
Total Fat
31g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
7g
Fibre
317mg
Calcium
24%
 
3mg
Iron
17%
 
108mg
Magnesium
26%
 
586mg
Potassium
12%
 
315mg
Sodium
14%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.7mcg
Vitamin B12
29%
 
0.9mcg
Vitamin D
5%
 
2.1mg
Vitamin E
14%
 
124mcg
Vitamin B9
31%
 
166mcg
Vitamin A
18%
 
17mg
Vitamin C
19%
 
2.7mg
Zinc
25%
 
58mcg
Vitamin K
48%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
2.2mg
Vitamin B3
14%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B6
12%
 
371mg
Phosphorus
30%
 
Protein: 18g; Calories: 364kcal; Total Fat: 20g; Carbs: 31g; Sugars: 5g; Fibre: 7g; Calcium: 317mg (24%); Iron: 3mg (17%); Magnesium: 108mg (26%); Potassium: 586mg (12%); Sodium: 315mg (14%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg (29%); Vitamin D: 0.9mcg (5%); Vitamin E: 2.1mg (14%); Vitamin B9: 124mcg (31%); Vitamin A: 166mcg (18%); Vitamin C: 17mg (19%); Zinc: 2.7mg (25%); Vitamin K: 58mcg (48%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 2.2mg (14%); Vitamin B6: 0.2mg (12%); Phosphorus: 371mg (30%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

Serves 5
For the buckwheat crepes
buckwheat flour
salt
fine
milk (dairy)
for frying
For the filling
Swaps: kidney beans (can), pinto beans (can)
drained and rinsed
sweetcorn
Swaps: sweetcorn (frozen)
tinned tastes best in this recipe
finely sliced
diced
coriander
Swaps: parsley
finely sliced
juiced
green chilli
deseeded and finely chopped
cheddar cheese
Swaps: mozzarella cheese
grated
To serve, optional
pickled red onion
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the buckwheat flour, salt, milk and egg into a bowl. Whisk to combine, making sure the egg has been fully incorporated. It should have the same consistency as double cream. Set aside to rest for at least 20 minutes.

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