Spicy Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

A quick and easy Mexican snack packed with flavor. These quesadillas are filled with a spicy black bean and corn mixture and melty cheese.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

550

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.44

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Ingredients

Servings

1canBlack Beans(drained and rinsed)

£0.70

1cupCorn(frozen or canned, drained)

£0.40

0.3cupRed Onion(finely diced)

£0.15

0.5Jalapeño(minced, seeds removed for less heat)

£0.20

1teaspoonCumin

£0.05

0.5teaspoonChili Powder

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

£0.02

1cupShredded Cheddar Cheese(or Monterey Jack)

£1.50

4Flour Tortillas(8-inch size)

£1.20

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.10

0.5cupSour Cream(For serving)

£0.60

0.5cupSalsa(For serving)

£0.80

Total Cost

£5.76

£1.44 per serving

The Method

1
In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top with half of the black bean and corn mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the black bean mixture.
4
Place another tortilla on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Be careful not to burn the tortilla.
5
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
6
Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining ingredients.
7
Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12 g

40% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

900 mg

39% of RDA

Saturated Fat

13 g

65% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice to the black bean and corn mixture.

If you don't have jalapeño, you can use a pinch of red pepper flakes instead.

You can also add other vegetables to the quesadillas, such as bell peppers or spinach.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet

Wine Pairings

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Spicy Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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