Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing chopped onion and bell pepper, followed by garlic, then adding black beans, corn, salsa, and seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and brown sugar. This mixture is simmered briefly to meld flavors. The filling is then sandwiched between layers of shredded cheese inside flour tortillas, cooked on a skillet until the tortillas develop a golden crust and the cheese melts through.
This produces a quesadilla with a tender yet crisp exterior and a savory filling combining the sweetness of corn, creaminess of beans, and subtle spice from the seasonings. They are served with sour cream and salsa to complement and balance the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/4 small onion , chopped
- 1/4 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 heaping cup corn (canned or frozen-thawed)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups cheese monterrey jack, colby jack, or cheddar, shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- sour cream , for serving
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add black beans, corn, salsa, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
- Heat another large skillet. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Add a sprinkle of cheese, followed by a heaping scoop of black bean and corn filling and spread into an even layer.
- Top with another sprinkle of cheese. Add a tortilla on top and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden.
- Use a large spatula to carefully flip the tortilla to the other side. Cook until cheese is melted and bottom tortilla is golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 305mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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