Black Bean Quesadillas With Warm Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Black Bean Quesadillas With Warm Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 6 medium); 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups bagged baby spinach leaves; 4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas; Cooking spray; 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese; 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 6 medium)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups bagged baby spinach leaves
4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
Cooking spray
1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

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Preheat broiler.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato and beans; saute 3 minutes. Add spinach; saute 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; mash beans slightly.
3
Place tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup bean mixture and 1/4 cup cheese; fold in half. Lightly coat tops with cooking spray. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts and tortillas begin to brown. Cut each tortilla into 3 wedges.
4
While quesadillas broil, combine corn and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until warm, stirring frequently. Serve warm salsa with quesadillas.
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kitchen tip
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Quesadillas are fun finger food and a great way to get your toddler to eat veggies. Offer him a small spoonful of the salsahe might surprise you and like it!
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Let your toddler help by:

645

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 6 medium), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 2 cups bagged baby spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Quesadillas With Warm Corn Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Black Bean Quesadillas With Warm Corn Salsa

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