Best 7 Corn Black Bean And Red Onion Quesadillas From Simple Vegetarian Pleasures Recipes

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In search of a culinary delight that combines flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the "Corn, Black Bean, and Red Onion Quesadillas" recipe featured in "Simple Vegetarian Pleasures." This delectable dish, crafted with a vibrant blend of vegetables, spices, and cheese, is sure to leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the ingredients, preparation, and serving suggestions to create this irresistible vegetarian delight.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! They are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!

Provided by EFasse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup salsa
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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These simple and healthy Black Bean Quesadillas are an easy dinner everyone loves. Flour tortillas filled with cheese, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper and spices.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic (, minced)
1/4 small onion (, chopped)
1/4 bell pepper (any color, chopped)
15 ounce can black beans (, drained and rinsed)
1 heaping cup corn ((canned or frozen-thawed))
1/4 cup salsa
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups shredded cheese ((monterrey jack, colby jack, or cheddar))
4 large flour tortillas
sour cream (, for serving)

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add black beans, corn, salsa, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder and stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
  • Heat another large skillet. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Add a sprinkle of cheese, followed by a heaping scoop of black bean and corn filling and spread into an even layer.
  • Top with another sprinkle of cheese. Add a tortilla on top and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden.
  • Use a large spatula to carefully flip the tortilla to the other side. Cook until cheese is melted and bottom tortilla is golden brown.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 497 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CORN, BLACK BEAN AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Corn, Black Bean and Red Onion Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 Quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup black beans (freshly cooked or rinsed and well drained canned)
2/3 red onion, paper thin slivers
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place 4 of the tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle one-quarter of the corn, beans, onion, cheese and chili powder evenly on each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with the remaining tortillas and press down to help them stick together.
  • To cook them on the stovetop: Heat a large, lightly greased with cooking spray a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip over and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. It's done when it begins to get brown flecks and the cheese is melted.
  • To bake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the quesadillas on a large, ungreased, rimmed baking sheet (use nonstick spray oil if the tortillas are on the dry side) and bake for 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and cut each into 4 wedges. Let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
  • Reheating: Quesadillas are best eaten fresh. If they need to be reheated, avoid the microwave, which makes them soggy, and the oven, which dries them out. Instead, warm the quesadilla in a nonstick skillet over medium or medium-high heat, turning it once, until the cheese softens and the tortilla crisps slightly, 3 to 4 minutes total. (Those with thick fillings will remain somewhat soft.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 514.9, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.8

CORN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas are a win-win for busy weeknight meals. They come together quick and easy, and are usually a tasty excuse to clean out leftovers from the fridge. In this case, the filling is made with canned black beans from the pantry and leftover corn on the cob.

Provided by Jennifer Perillo

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Freshly ground black pepper
Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Eight 8-inch round flour tortillas
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Pico de gallo, to serve, optional
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add the onion and garlic; cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and another tablespoon of oil if the pan seems dry. Season with the salt, cumin and pepper, and stir in the cilantro. Let cook over medium-low heat until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the tortillas flat on a counter. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of each tortilla. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the bean-corn mixture over the cheese. Top with another 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the filled tortillas into half-moons.
  • Place 2 quesadillas in the skillet. Cook until golden on the bottom and the cheese has started to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the quesadillas, and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 more minutes,. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Serve topped with pico de gallo if desired.
  • Easy Swap In: We usually make the filling with leftover grilled or roasted corn, but frozen corn works great too. Don't thaw the corn-just add the frozen kernels to the pan with the black beans and allow 1 to 2 extra minutes for them to heat through.

BLACK BEAN 'N' CORN QUESADILLAS



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Black beans partner up with spinach and corn in these easy and satisfying quesadillas from Susan Franklin of Littleton, Colorado. -Susan Franklin, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of the beans with a fork., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in corn, cumin, chili powder, mashed beans and the remaining beans; heat through. Stir in spinach just until wilted., Spread four tortillas with bean mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Place on two ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut each into six wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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A recipe I found in the HomeBasic, Winter 2007. I have not tried it so I took a guess for the preparation and cooking time.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup salsa
4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 cup corn kernel, frozen, thawed
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese and salsa. Spread one-quarter of the mixture onto each of the 4 tortillas.
  • Sprinkle each tortilla with one-quarter of the corn, beans and onions. Fold the tortilla in half and press together.
  • Preheat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Place a tortilla on the pan and cook until lightly browned on the bottom. Flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
  • Remove from pan and repeat with remaining tortillas. To serve, cut into wedges.

CORN, BLACK BEAN AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS FROM SIMPLE VEGETARIAN PLEASURES



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Categories     Bean     Corn

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (8-inch) wheat tortillas
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup frozen orn, thawed
1/2 cup freshly cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and well drained if canned
1/3 cup paper-thin slivers of red onion
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • See Simple Vegetarian Pleasures P. 148

Tips:

  • For a crispier quesadilla, use a combination of butter and oil to grease the skillet.
  • Be sure to heat the skillet over medium heat before adding the quesadilla. This will help to prevent the tortilla from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the quesadillas in batches if necessary.
  • Use a spatula to carefully flip the quesadillas. This will help to prevent them from tearing.
  • Top the quesadillas with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately.

Conclusion:

Corn, black bean, and red onion quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they're also great for parties. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying quesadilla that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy meal, give these quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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