Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • ¼ cup salsa

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

  • 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add salsa, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Melt about 1 ½ teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle with ¼ of the Monterey Jack cheese, then top with ¼ of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top; cook until the bottom is golden, then carefully flip and cook until the other side is golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Cook’s Note

This is a very versatile recipe. Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies if you desire. 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363 Calories
15g Fat
46g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 733mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 204mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 332mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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