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Quesadilla wedges filled with black beans, corn, and melted cheese, topped with cilantro.

Quesadilla

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 581 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup cooked black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
  • 2 jalapeño peppers thinly sliced
  • Homemade salsa or salsa verde for serving
  • Pico de gallo for serving
  • Guacamole for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your workspace by laying the tortillas flat on a clean surface.
  • Mix the cheeses in a bowl, combining the cheddar and Monterey Jack.
    Shredded cheese in a decorative bowl for baking or cooking.
  • Assemble the quesadillas by sprinkling half the cheese on one side of each tortilla, then adding black beans, red bell pepper, scallions, corn, and jalapeños. Top with the remaining cheese and fold the tortillas.
    Assembling a quesadilla with shredded cheeses, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, and jalapeños on a flour tortilla.
  • Cook the quesadillas in a heated skillet until the cheese melts and both sides are golden brown, adjusting heat as necessary.
    Cooking a quesadilla in a skillet, surrounded by fresh toppings.
  • Serve the quesadillas hot, cut into wedges, with your choice of salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
    Fresh baked quesadillas with black beans, corn, and chopped herbs on a rustic wooden serving board.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 29gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 1143mgFiber: 6g
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