Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Description
These black bean quesadillas are filled with a slightly sweet and spicy mix of corn, salsa, and Monterey Jack cheese for an pleasing vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1/4 cup salsa
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
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8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
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1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add salsa, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Melt about 1 ½ teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle with ¼ of the Monterey Jack cheese, then top with ¼ of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top; cook until the bottom is golden, then carefully flip and cook until the other side is golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.