Corn & Black Bean Quesadillas
These Corn & Black Bean Quesadillas are a quick, hearty, and delicious vegetarian meal packed with flavorful vegetables, melted cheese, and perfectly seasoned beans.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, lime wedges
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle half with shredded cheese, then top with a few spoonfuls of the bean mixture. Add more cheese on top and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice and serve with optional toppings like salsa, sour cream, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber.
- Add chopped bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Use a non-stick skillet or lightly grease pan to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: quesadilla, black bean, corn, vegetarian, easy dinner, Mexican