Quesadilla with Black Beans and Corn

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"Quesadillas are easy to make and yummy to eat. All you need is 10 minutes of your time to make this healthy and perfect breakfast recipe for your family. I must say this is the best vegetarian quesadilla recipe I have tried so for. The black beans and melting cheese makes everything SOOOO good!"
-- @veg2nonveg
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 2

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ingredients

  • 3 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 3/4 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese or vegan cheese, shredded

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once the oil is heated, sauté yellow onion followed by garlic, bell peppers, corn for 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add the drained black beans followed by seasonings, salt and pepper. Mash some of the bean with the back of the spoon and cook for a minute. Finally add some chopped cilantro, squeeze a dash lemon juice and then transfer the bean filling to a bowl.

  • Step 3

    Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the bean mixture to the tortilla on one side, top with a few red onions and 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese on top of it and close the empty side over it to make a full-moon shape.

  • Step 4

    Repeat the same with all the tortillas with the remaining bean filling mixture.

  • Step 5

    Cook them on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes per side until then turn crispy and cheese has fully melted.

  • Step 6

    Serve immediately with your favorite dip.

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