cheesy, spicy black bean quesadillas

Name: Cheesy, spicy black bean quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon(s) canola oil; 1-1/2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped onion; 1/2 - can, from a 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed, drained; 1/2 - of a 10 oz can whole kernel corn, drained; 1-1/2 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar; 1/4 - or more to your liking, spicy salsa; 1/4 teaspoon(s) hot red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; 4 - 8" tortillas; 1 cup(s) reduced-fat, shredded mexican-style cheese; - light sour cream and extra salsa for garnish

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Sep 21, 2013

I made these one night when I was hungry, but didn't feel like eating meat at all. So I looked for some ingredients and figured I would fool around w/ what I had and this is what I made. Very filling! I topped mine w/ light sour cream.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1-1/2 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 - can, from a 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed, drained
1/2 - of a 10 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 - or more to your liking, spicy salsa
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
4 - 8" tortillas
1 cup reduced-fat, shredded mexican-style cheese
- light sour cream and extra salsa for garnish

How To Make cheesy, spicy black bean quesadillas

Step 1

Heat oil in lg saucepan, over medium heat. Add onion to pot. Cook until soft. Stir in beans and corn. Add brown sugar, salsa and red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Cook 3 mins, or until heated through. Melt 2 tsp butter in lg skillet, over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Sprinkle evenly w/ cheese, top w/ some of the bean mix. Place another tortilla on top of bean mix in skillet. Cook until golden.
Step 3

Flip tortilla over and cook other side until golden. Place cooked tortilla on a plate. Melt more butter and repeat w/ remaining ingredients. Serve tortillas w/ extra salsa and sour cream.
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