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Lifestyle
Linda Gassenheimer

Mushroom, spinach quesadillas a quick spring treat

Mushrooms, spinach and cheese fill tortillas for this quick vegetarian dinner. Sliced mushrooms, shredded cheese and washed spinach are supermarket staples that make food preparation for this dinner a breeze. The mushrooms and spinach are cooked in a microwave oven so only one skillet is needed to complete the meal.

Frozen corn and canned black beans create a colorful and simple side dish.

Helpful Hints:

_ Any type of shredded cheese can be used.

_ Any type of lettuce can be used.

_ Be sure to drain the mushrooms and spinach before placing them in the tortilla.

Countdown:

_ Make the corn and black bean salad.

_ Make the quesadillas.

Shopping List:

Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.

To buy: 1 small package sliced mushrooms, 1 small bag washed, ready-to-eat baby spinach, 1 small bottle ground cumin, 1 package 8- to 9-inch light flour tortillas, 1 package reduced-fat shredded Monterey jack or Mexican-style cheese, 1 package frozen corn kernels, 1 can reduced-sodium black beans and 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat lettuce.

Staples: reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing, salt and black peppercorns.

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