Quesadillas

There are some nights when I don't have a lot of time to get dinner on the table. Rather than turn to take-out, I have a few meals that I can make in less than 20 minutes with what I have on hand. Quesadillas are definitely the most versatile of these meals.

I've found the easiest way to make quesadillas is on the stove-top. Simply heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a flour tortilla, then top half of it with whatever you choose, fold over the other half, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, flip to cook the other side. I can do 2-3 at a time in my biggest pan.

The best part is that you can use whatever you have on hand for the filling. Tonight, I used a filling of black beans, corn, salsa, and pepper-jack cheese. Other favorites include spinach, onion, and monterey jack; apple and brie; pesto, lime, and cheddar; and chicken, onions, and peppers.

A few other tips:

• If you buy canned beans, look for the Eden brand - they don't add salt and the can liners are BPA-free. 
• I find that using sliced cheese is less messy than shredded cheese.
• Rather than sour cream, I like fat-free Greek yogurt. It is just as creamy and almost as tangy but much healthier.