Sunday 18 March 2012

Black Bean Quesadillas by Nicolette Crowley

Black Bean Quesadillas: (makes ~10)
Ingredients:
10 tortillas
1 (19oz) can black beans
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 small red onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 bunch cilantro (around 1/2 cup)
2 cups shredded cheese
1 batch taco seasoning*

*(1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper)

Directions:
1) Drain the can of beans and drain lightly (save some of the liquid, it helps hold everything together). Place in a large bowl with the corn (you don't need to thaw it).
2) Rinse and roughly chop cilantro, dice onion and mince garlic. Add these 3 ingredients plus cheese and taco seasoning to the bowl. Stir well until everything is mixed.
3) Place around 1/2 cup of filling on one half of a tortilla and fold over. Cook on both sides in a pan (over medium heat) until golden brown and cheese has melted.
4) Eat!
**You can easily pre-make all the tortillas, freeze them, and either microwave them or throw them in a pan to reheat for an easy, delicious and quick meal!