Is black bean and corn quesadillas healthy?
Black bean and corn quesadillas costs about $2.60 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein. For lower LDL, go easy on cheddar.
Allergies and diets
Contains: milk / dairy (cheddar, greek yogurt) · wheat / gluten
Yes, going by its ingredients.
No: it has cheddar and greek yogurt.
Not as usually made. Use gluten-free bread or corn tortillas for the whole wheat wraps.
With a swap: nutritional yeast or a dairy-free cheese for the cheddar and coconut yogurt for the greek yogurt.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.
Questions
Is black bean and corn quesadillas healthy?
Black bean and corn quesadillas costs about $2.60 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein. For lower LDL, go easy on cheddar.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas good for high cholesterol?
In moderation. Go easy on cheddar; using less keeps the dish and helps with lower LDL. Black beans help.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas OK for blood sugar or diabetes?
Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, black beans, bell pepper and greek yogurt in black bean and corn quesadillas help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas OK for high blood pressure?
Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and black beans and greek yogurt help. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas good for weight loss?
Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, black beans, bell pepper and greek yogurt in black bean and corn quesadillas help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas high in protein?
Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, black beans and greek yogurt in black bean and corn quesadillas help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
How much does black bean and corn quesadillas cost to make at home?
About $2.60 a serving, or $10.39 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.
How can I make black bean and corn quesadillas healthier?
Use less cheddar, and add a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas gluten-free?
Not as usually made. Use gluten-free bread or corn tortillas for the whole wheat wraps.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas vegetarian?
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Is black bean and corn quesadillas dairy-free?
With a swap: nutritional yeast or a dairy-free cheese for the cheddar and coconut yogurt for the greek yogurt.
What allergens are in black bean and corn quesadillas?
Its ingredients have milk / dairy (cheddar, greek yogurt) and wheat / gluten. Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.
General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.