This recipe – Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa – is perfect as a side for a Mexican meal. If you’re anything like me, I’m always clamoring for new side dish ideas for Mexican food. The options can sometimes be so filling and fattening. This one is a good choice. It would also make a great light dinner served with a green salad (or as an appetizer too!)
Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa
Ingredients
SALSA
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and chopped
QUESADILLAS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- One 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Four 8 inch flour tortillas
- cooking spray
- ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
SALSA
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside until ready to serve.
QUESADILLAS
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and beans; cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
- Place tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top each tortilla with ½ cup bean mixture and 3 tablespoons cheese; fold in half. Lightly coat tops with cooking spray. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts and tortillas begin to brown.
- Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges and top with salsa.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.