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.












