Veggie Quesadillas

Need some snack for your Gazpacho? Mix it with these yummy quesadillas!

Serves 6 (as an appetizer)  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 5 to 10 minutes

large tortillas
canola oil
3/4 cup grated cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack)

For the filling
1 small can whole corn kernels, drained and rinsed
1 small can black beans (we used Progresso, unsalted black beans), drained and rinsed
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
salt and pepper to taste

1  Make the filling: Combine corn and beans in a bowl. In a medium-size pan over medium heat, sauté onion with cumin until onion bits are translucent. Add the bell peppers; stir for an additional minute. Add to the bowl of corn and beans and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temperature.

2  Assemble the quesadillas: Brush one side of a tortilla with some oil then place it on a plate, oil-side down. Portion out the bean-corn mixture on half of the tortilla; sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated cheese and fold lightly in half. Repeat with the remaining 2 tortillas.

3  Place a large frying pan over low heat. Place one folded tortilla (two if they will fit) onto the pan, and cook for about 1 minute on one side. Turn over; and cook for an additional minute. The quesadillas will be a nice, mottled golden brown. Let rest for a minute before slicing (so the cheese doesn’t ooze out). Serve immediately.

Photography by At Maculangan │ Food Styling by Melanie Jimenez │ Prop Styling by Paulynn Chang-Afable │ Props from Rustan’s Department Store

• Miel Apr 12 2010 @ 12:36pm Report Abuse

     

  Where can I buy canned unsalted black beans? I have gone around all major supermarkets, but all they carry are the fermented ones (salted black beans/tausi). Thanks.