Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa

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!)

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Black Bean Quesadillas with Corn Salsa

A delicious Mexican style recipe to serve for a light dinner, as a side dish. or appetizer.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: black beans, quesadilla, salsa

Servings: 4 servings (1 quesadilla with salsa per serving)

Calories: 501kcal

Author: RecipeGirl.com (Adapted from Cooking Light)

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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

1. 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

1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges and top with salsa.

Notes

You can reduce fat and/or calories by using fat-free or low carb flour tortillas and reduced-fat or fat-free cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 501kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 526mg, Potassium: 1129mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 6096IU, Vitamin C: 83mg, Calcium: 418mg, Iron: 5mg