Cheese tortilla filled with a delicious black bean and corn mixture.
My sister and I do this thing where we call each other every day around 4pm. She is usually driving home from work, and both of us like to bounce dinner ideas off each other. I usually recommend my latest creation from the blog, and she gives me some new ideas.
We both have an understanding that the dinner ideas we share must be 1. FAST (30 minutes of less). 2. Something we already have the ingredients for, and 3. Something our families will all like (toddlers included). These Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas not only fit the trifecta, but they are YU-MMY! Super easy to throw together and totally satisfying. They take the goodness of a traditional quesadilla to a whole new level! I like to serve them with some sliced avocado, sour cream and salsa.
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic , minced
- 1/4 of a small onion , chopped
- 1/4 of a red or orange bell pepper , chopped
- 1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 heaping cup of frozen , thawed corn (or canned corn)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese (monterrey jack, colby jack, or cheddar)
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 tsp butter
- Sour cream , for serving
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Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add black beans, corn, salsa, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder and stir to combine. Reduce heat. Melt a teaspoon of butter In another large skillet. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Add a sprinkle of cheese, followed by a heaping scoop of the black beans and corn mixture and spread into an even layer. Top with another sprinkle of cheese. Add a tortilla on top and cook until the cheese is almost melted and the bottom tortilla is golden. Use a large spatula to carefully flip the tortilla to the other side. Cook until cheese is melted and bottom tortilla is golden brown. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I LOVE using black beans for the protein in quesadills! I need to make them more often. I always forget about them for some reason.
Holly says
Yum! Pinning! Looks like I found what I’m making for lunch.
Nicole says
So, I absolutely love making these. Yet somehow, I’ve never thought to make them without meat. I’ve always added beef, but your post has made me realize that it’s not necessary. This will totally cut down my cook/prep time when making quesadillas. Thank you so much for this!
Erica says
Two of my favorite things: cheese and corn! Looks delicious – thanks for sharing!
Chastity says
Yum! I want to make these tonight:)
jessica says
What kind of salsa? Sounds so yummy and easy!
Stacy says
These really hit the spot!!! The flavor is fantastic. I love being able to serve a meatless meal that’s full of flavor. Even my dad, who isn’t a bean fan, enjoyed these!
Ashley says
These were absolutely delicious! We just had them for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Lauren Allen says
Thanks so much Ashley–I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Col says
Looks great but how many servings is this recipe for? Thanks.
Lauren Allen says
Makes two quesadillas
Elaine says
These make a quesadilla into a filling meal!