Bright and beautiful Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas full of fiber, flavorful spices and cheesy goodness! A perfect vegetarian recipe for an easy and filling lunch.
Ingredients
½tspOlive Oil
½cupRed Onion, Chopped, 80g
1tspGarlic, Minced
1cupBlack Beans, Canned (260g) or Cooked from dry (96g)
1cupCorn Kernels, Canned or Thawed from Frozen, 136g
¾cupRed Bell Peppers, Chopped, 108g
1tspTaco Seasoning, or ½ tsp each Cumin and Chili Powder
1¼cupShredded Cheddar Cheese, 5oz, 142g
86"Tortillas, Whole Wheat or Grain Free recommended
Instructions
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet on medium and fry onions and garlic until translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
Add black beans, corn, bell peppers and seasoning, stir, and cook until heated through and seasoned. Transfer to a plate and wipe down pan.
Turn heat to low, place a tortilla on the skillet, cook one side until lightly browned, about 30 seconds, and flip over.
Sprinkle on some cheese on half of tortilla, spread some black bean-corn mix, and top with more cheese. Fold other half of tortilla over fillings.
Cook until the bottom is lightly browned, around 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until the underside is lightly brown and cheese has melted.
Transfer to a cutting board, let cool about a minute and slice using a sharp pizza cutter or chef’s knife.