Quesadilla Blasphemy

I know that quesadillas are generally just solid blobs of colon-blocking cheese (hungry yet?).  Don't get me wrong - they taste awesome - but I can't help but think there's got to be a better, kinda healthier way.  There has to be room in there* somewhere for some sort of redeeming fiber.

*"there" is referring to room in the quesadilla and in your colon!  Yeah, I went there**.

**In this case "there" definitely is NOT referring to your colon (I've never been there**, but after enough wine.......I suppose anything's possible)

OK, let's do this:

Good Stuff Quesadillas
total time 15 min

1 T oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced thinly
1 T taco seasoning OR a little paprika, chili powder, oregano & cayenne, etc.

handful corn kernels
hot sauce, optional
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed
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2 handfuls queso fresco or cojita cheese
1 handful shredded jack and/or cheddar 
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butter
flour tortillas
cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.  Saute the onion for 2 minutes, add the zucchini and spices and saute for 2 more minutes.  If using frozen corn, add it to the pan now to thaw it.  Remove from heat and stir in black beans and cheese.

Butter one side of the tortillas.  Place a tortilla butter side down in a pan on medium heat.  Add the mixture to one side and fold the other side over.  Carefully flip and cook the other side.  Slice in cute triangles.  FYI- any extra filling is delicious with tortilla chips.

Breakfast Bribery

Huevos Rancheros is the husband's favorite, so I make it whenever I have a few extra minutes in the morning - or whenever I want to talk him into getting a new couch.

OK, let's do this:

Huevos Rancheros
makes enough sauce for 3 servings
total time 20 min

3 T oil
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 T oregano
1 t cumin
1/8 t cayenne
14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained a little
1 14 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
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tortillas (I use whole wheat flour, but corn is good too)
eggs, cooked how you like 'em (I do over medium)
handful shredded jack and cheddar cheese
handful chopped cilantro
sour cream

Heat 1 T oil in a pot and fry the onions for 3 minutes.  Add the spices and cook for anther minute. Add the tomatoes and black beans and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer.

Heat 1 T oil in a large pan.  Toast the tortilla for a couple minutes on each side.

While the tortillas are toasting, make the eggs how you like them.

Place the eggs on the tortillas, then top with black bean mixture, cheese, cilantro and sour cream.

Serve with a sharp knife - the tortillas can be difficult to cut, plus the knife comes in handy when bargaining for that new couch.