black bean and corn quesadillas
Great combo of ingredients. I sometimes add beef or chicken, but they are tasty as is. Enjoy.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup frozen corn kernals, thawed
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing tortillas
- 1/3 cup minced red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/3 cup black beans, canned
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- - salt
- 2 - flour tortillas, 8 inch size
- 2/3 cup pepper-jack cheese, 3 oz.
How To Make black bean and corn quesadillas
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Step 1Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium high heat. Add corn and cook, stirring, until it becomes brown and pops. 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
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Step 2Heat 2 tsp veg. oil in same skillet, add onion and cook til softened. Add garlic and chili powder, cooking about one minute more.
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Step 3Add the beans, cook for about 1 minute. Add corn back into skillet. Press mixture with a spatula to lightly crush the black beans. Transfer all to a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice.
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Step 4Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add one tortilla and toast it for about 2 minutes when it should puff and soften. Flip and cook the other side for about a minute. Remove the tortilla to a cutting board. Repeat cooking with the second tortilla while assembling the first.
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Step 5To the first tortilla: Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese, half of the corn and bean mixture, leaving a 1/2 in. border. Fold the tortilla in half and press to flatten. Brush with oil, sprinkle with salt and set aside. Finish the second tortilla.
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Step 6Place both completed tortillas in the skillet oiled side down. Cook over medium heat until well browned. Brush and salt the other side and flip them. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes longer.
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Step 7Remove to a cutting board and cool for 3 minutes. Halve each quesadilla and serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream. Enjoy!
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