Roasted the corn with onions as suggested by another reviewer. I was really impressed with this recipe, not only was it delicious, it was a breeze to put together and surprisingly filling. I served this with avacado slices and sour cream. This recipe is great just as is, I wouldn't change a thing other than what I previously mentioned.
Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa
Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro
Heating all of the quesadillas at the same time in the oven is faster than cooking them one at a time in a skillet.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 quesadilla wedges and about 1/3 cup salsa)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 420
- Calories from fat: 31%
- Fat: 14.4g
- Saturated fat: 5.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 6.4g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 17.8g
- Carbohydrate: 60g
- Fiber: 10.3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Iron: 4.2mg
- Sodium: 590mg
- Calcium: 272mg
Ingredients
- Quesadillas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) preshredded Mexican blend cheese
- Salsa:
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Preparation
- To prepare the quesadillas, preheat the broiler.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup cilantro, and beans; cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Place tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup bean mixture and 3 tablespoons 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.
- To prepare salsa, combine corn and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with quesadillas.
Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches, Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Broil
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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