Best 6 Wild Rice Corn And Black Bean Quesadillas Recipes

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In search of a mouthwatering and wholesome meal that captivates your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable wild rice corn and black bean quesadillas! Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating this irresistible dish, brimming with textures and bursting with flavor. From the nutty crunch of wild rice to the vibrant sweetness of corn, and the protein-packed punch of black beans, every bite promises a fiesta of flavors. Discover the art of crafting the perfect quesadilla, with its golden-brown tortilla encasing a tantalizing filling, oozing with melted cheese and tantalizing spices. Get ready to tantalize your palate and satisfy your hunger with this extraordinary culinary creation.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Quick, easy, and flavorful wild rice quesadilla made with UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Long Grain and Wild Rice.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Long Grain & Wild
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
2 each green onions, chopped
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup mild salsa, plus more for serving if desired

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Mix rice, shredded cheese, beans, corn, green onions, together in a bowl.
  • Place a quarter of the mixture on one side of each tortilla. Top with about 2 tablespoons of mild salsa. Gently fold each tortilla in half.
  • Spray a small saute pan with non-stick cooking spray; set over medium-high heat.
  • Place one quesadilla in saute pan. Cook until lightly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Spray the pan with additional oil, as needed, to cook the next 3 quesadillas.
  • Let quesadillas cool slightly and cut in half. Serve with additional mild salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.5 calories, Carbohydrate 93.1 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1532.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

WILD RICE, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



Wild Rice, Corn, and Black Bean Quesadillas image

Quick, easy, and flavorful wild rice quesadilla made with UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Long Grain and Wild Rice.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Long Grain & Wild
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
2 each green onions, chopped
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup mild salsa, plus more for serving if desired

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Mix rice, shredded cheese, beans, corn, green onions, together in a bowl.
  • Place a quarter of the mixture on one side of each tortilla. Top with about 2 tablespoons of mild salsa. Gently fold each tortilla in half.
  • Spray a small saute pan with non-stick cooking spray; set over medium-high heat.
  • Place one quesadilla in saute pan. Cook until lightly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Spray the pan with additional oil, as needed, to cook the next 3 quesadillas.
  • Let quesadillas cool slightly and cut in half. Serve with additional mild salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.5 calories, Carbohydrate 93.1 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1532.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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.

QUICK BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Need a quick snack or appetizer? These bean and cheese quesadillas are the answer. I got the recipe at a Mexican festival that was held at our children's school and have served them regularly ever since. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash beans with a fork; stir in the green onion, red onion, pepper, cilantro, lime juice and garlic., Spread 1/4 cup bean mixture over half of each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold over., Cook on a griddle coated with cooking spray over low heat, 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BAJA BLACK BEANS, CORN AND RICE



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A south of the border blend of textures and flavors. serve hot as a main dish or a side dish with grilled meat or chicken.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
4 fresh tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 dashes hot sauce

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice.
  • In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper and hot sauce.
  • To serve, Place a scoop of hot rice in a bowl or on a plate, top with a generous scoop of the black bean mixture.
  • Stir together before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 11, Sugar 6.1, Protein 12.4

ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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This recipe came from Wild Oats. It was great! I struggle with quesadillas, so I made them more like taco's, melting the cheese onto the taco shell first.

Provided by prattandpratt

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 18 wedges, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) bag supersweet frozen corn, thawed
1 red pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 purple onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 tortillas
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
16 ounces salsa (can use less (or more)
sour cream
guacamole
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, toss together corn, red pepper, garlic, onion, and jalapeno pepper with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet, roast for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  • Remove when corn is carmelized.
  • Add beans to the same large bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and corn mixture, stir.
  • In a large saute pan, heat a teaspoon of olive oil. Place one tortilla onto the pan.
  • Add 1 cup of the corn and bean mixture and spoon evenly on the tortilla.
  • Add 2 oz of cheese.
  • Place the second tortilla on top, cover and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Flip the quesadilla carefully, cook for about 1 minute, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan, cut into 6 wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro. Repeat two more times for a total of 18 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 1549.3, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 24.6

Tips:

  • To make the quesadillas, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of cooked wild rice, 1 cup of corn kernels, 1 cup of black beans, 1/2 cup of chopped red onion, 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 10 tortillas.
  • To make the salsa, you will need the following ingredients: 2 tomatoes, 1/2 of a white onion, 1/2 of a jalapeño, 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup of lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • To make the guacamole, you will need the following ingredients: 2 avocados, 1/2 of a lime, 1/4 cup of chopped red onion, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • To assemble the quesadillas, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and add 1/2 cup of the rice mixture. Top with 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
  • Serve the quesadillas with the salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Wild Rice, Corn, and Black Bean Quesadillas is a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The quesadillas are filled with a flavorful mixture of wild rice, corn, black beans, and cheese, and they are served with a fresh salsa and guacamole. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a fun and festive party appetizer. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

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