Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 404.2
  • Total Fat: 16.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.5 mg
  • Sodium: 1,287.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 18.9 g
  • Protein: 25.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    * 1 teaspoon olive oil
    * 2 tablespoon finely chopped onion
    * 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
    * 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
    * 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
    * 2 tablespoons salsa
    * 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, divided
    * 8 whole wheat tortillas
    * 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Directions

Makes 4 quesadillas

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

2. Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Top with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole if desired

*Original recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Black-Bean-and-Corn-Quesadillas/Detail.aspx

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLARKPA.