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cheesy, spicy black bean quesadillas

(1 rating)
smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

I made these one night when I was hungry, but didn't feel like eating meat at all. So I looked for some ingredients and figured I would fool around w/ what I had and this is what I made. Very filling! I topped mine w/ light sour cream.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For cheesy, spicy black bean quesadillas

  • 1 tsp
    canola oil
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp
    finely chopped onion
  • 1/2
    can, from a 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed, drained
  • 1/2
    of a 10 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1/4
    or more to your liking, spicy salsa
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 4
    8" tortillas
  • 1 c
    reduced-fat, shredded mexican-style cheese
  • light sour cream and extra salsa for garnish

How To Make cheesy, spicy black bean quesadillas

  • 1
    Heat oil in lg saucepan, over medium heat. Add onion to pot. Cook until soft. Stir in beans and corn. Add brown sugar, salsa and red pepper flakes.
  • 2
    Cook 3 mins, or until heated through. Melt 2 tsp butter in lg skillet, over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Sprinkle evenly w/ cheese, top w/ some of the bean mix. Place another tortilla on top of bean mix in skillet. Cook until golden.
  • 3
    Flip tortilla over and cook other side until golden. Place cooked tortilla on a plate. Melt more butter and repeat w/ remaining ingredients. Serve tortillas w/ extra salsa and sour cream.
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