Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil such as olive oil or canola oil; 1/4 cup onions minced; 3 cloves garlic minced, or to taste, optional; 15 1/2 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed; 10 ounces corn kernels, canned 1 can, drained, or fresh corn; ⅓ cup salsa prepared or homemade; 1 x red pepper flakes to taste; 1 tablespoons butter, unsalted divided, or vegetable oil; 8 each flour tortillas (8 inch) prefer whole wheat; 123 cups monterey jack cheese shredded, divided

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil such as olive oil or canola oil
1/4 cup onions minced
3 cloves garlic minced, or to taste, optional
15 1/2 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
10 ounces corn kernels, canned 1 can, drained, or fresh corn
⅓ cup salsa prepared or homemade
1 x red pepper flakes to taste
1 tablespoons butter, unsalted divided, or vegetable oil
8 each flour tortillas (8 inch) prefer whole wheat
123 cups monterey jack cheese shredded, divided

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, stirring, and cook until softened, 2 to 4 minutes.
3
Add beans, corn, salsa, and pepper flakes, stir well.
4
Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Melt or heat 1 teaspoon of the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese evenly on top, then spread some of the bean mixture evenly.
7
Add another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side.
8
Melt or heat more butter or oil as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling until all the ingredients have been used up.
9
Serve warm.

14969

kcal

Calories

1156

Fat

230

Carbs

901

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil such as olive oil or canola oil, 1/4 cup onions minced, 3 cloves garlic minced, or to taste, optional, 15 1/2 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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