Cheesy Corn-and-Black-Bean Quesadillas

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Cheesy Corn-and-Black-Bean Quesadillas
40 min.
8
327kcal

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Craving a deliciously simple, vegetarian meal that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Cheesy Corn-and-Black-Bean Quesadillas! Ready in under 40 minutes, they're perfect for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing main course. This recipe serves 8, making it ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers with friends.

What makes these quesadillas so irresistible? We start with a vibrant mixture of mashed black beans and sweet corn, seasoned with aromatic sautéd onion, fiery jalapeño, and fragrant garlic. The combination is not only delicious but also packed with plant-based protein and fiber.

The real magic happens when you fold this savory filling into warm flour tortillas, sprinkle generously with pepper Jack cheese, and crisp them up in a skillet until golden brown and the cheese is perfectly melted. The slight kick from the jalapeño complements the sweetness of the corn and the creaminess of the cheese, resulting in a flavor explosion with every bite.

Plus, with only 327 calories per serving, these quesadillas are a wholesome and guilt-free indulgence. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a simple yet superb meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy! The balance of protein, fats, and carbs (approximately 16%, 35%, and 49% respectively) makes this meal a smart choice.

Ingredients

  • 15.5 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels frozen thawed
  • 8-inch flour tortillas 
  • cloves garlic minced
  •  jalapeño seeded finely chopped
  • small onion chopped
  • ounces pepper jack shredded
  • servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. In a bowl, coarsely mash beans with a potato masher. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat; add corn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn begins to brown.
  2. Add corn to bowl with beans.
  3. In same skillet, warm oil.
  4. Add onion and jalapeo and saut for 2 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and saut 1 minute longer. Stir mixture into bowl with beans and corn.
  6. Let mixture cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  7. When cool, stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200F.
  8. Spread a tortilla out on a work surface and spread a 1/2-cup portion of bean mixture over half. Fold tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas and bean mixture. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook as many tortillas as fit in skillet, 3 minutes, then flip quesadillas and cook until golden brown and crispy and cheese is melting, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  9. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet and keep warm in oven while you cook remaining quesadillas.
  10. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein16.46%
Fat35%
Carbs48.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.75
Glycemic Load
8.27
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.697391421899%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.55kcal
16.33%
Fat:12.82g
19.72%
Saturated Fat:5.8g
36.26%
Carbohydrates:40.01g
13.34%
Net Carbohydrates:33.61g
12.22%
Sugar:3.81g
4.24%
Cholesterol:18.92mg
6.31%
Sodium:971.21mg
42.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.57g
27.13%
Phosphorus:277.07mg
27.71%
Calcium:256.92mg
25.69%
Fiber:6.4g
25.61%
Folate:98.81µg
24.7%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.61%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.17%
Selenium:15.51µg
22.16%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.08%
Iron:3.17mg
17.6%
Vitamin B3:2.96mg
14.8%
Magnesium:41.51mg
10.38%
Copper:0.18mg
9.1%
Potassium:310.9mg
8.88%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.86%
Vitamin C:4.93mg
5.98%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.78%
Vitamin K:5.82µg
5.55%
Vitamin A:198.65IU
3.97%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.59%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.03%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.94%
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