Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 413.6
  • Total Fat: 16.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.7 mg
  • Sodium: 578.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.4 g
  • Protein: 18.6 g

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Introduction

This is a delicious, protein rich vegetarian quesadilla that is super simple to make! This is a delicious, protein rich vegetarian quesadilla that is super simple to make!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 C chopped green pepper
    1/2 C chopped onion
    2 cloves garlic
    1 T olive oil
    1 can black beans, drained
    1 C corn kernals (frozen, canned or fresh)
    4 Whole Wheat tortillas, 8 inches each

Directions

Use a medium skillet on medium heat. Add 2 t of oil to skillet with green pepper and onion. When pepper and onion begins to caramelize, add beans, corn and garlic and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

In another skillet, add remaining teaspoon of oil and allow it to warm on medium heat. Place one tortilla in skillet and layer 1/4 of the black bean mixture and 1/4 of the cheese on half the tortilla. Fold over the filling. Cook for approximately 1-2 minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortilla is slightly crisp. Repeat for other three quesadillas.

Serving suggestion: Top with salsa and reduced-fat sour cream.

Makes 4 quesadillas.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SINGHIZPRAISE.