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
A delicious Mexican style recipe to serve for a light dinner, as a side dish. or appetizer.
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
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.