Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas
- 8 (7- to 8-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 small fresh poblano or anaheim chili, finely diced
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small ripe avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro sprigs and prepared salsa for garnish (optional)
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Stack tortillas, wrap in foil and bake until soft and pliable, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add corn, chili and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add black beans and mash coarsely with potato masher.
- Mix well and remove from heat.
- Place tortillas on work surface.
- Spread 1/2 of each with about 1/4 cup bean mixture, almost to edge.
- Fold each tortilla in half, pressing lightly to seal.
- Set aside.
- In medium bowl, using a fork, mash together avocado, lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Set aside.
- Coat large heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray, then heat over medium heat.
- Add 4 quesadillas and cook until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with more cooking spray and remaining quesadillas.
- Top each quesadilla with dollop of avocado mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro and salsa if desired.
- cut into wedges and serve hot.
corn, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, frozen corn, fresh poblano, salt, black beans, avocado, lime juice, cilantro
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/corn-and-black-bean-quesadillas/ (may not work)