Mango and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

*Note: The recipe calls for cooked quinoa. I used about 3/4 cup dry quinoa and cooked it in chicken broth to get the 2 cups cooked (I measured out the two cups cooked and had a bit leftover in the pot).

*Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooked in vegetable or chicken broth, at room temperature or chilled
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium mango, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Place the cooked quinoa in a large bowl.

Add mango, red pepper, green onion, black beans, and cilantro.
In a small bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. 

Whisk until the dressing is smooth and pour on top of salad.

Toss to combine and add salt and pepper (add more to taste if desired). 

Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving.

from Mel's Kitchen

Confetti Rice and Bean Salad (Chipotle)

Instead of paying $8 at Chipotle, try this!

INGREDIENTS:

Salad:
3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature (see note)
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
1 red pepper, seeded, cored and diced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Dressing:
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients and toss. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss to coat. Chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors blend.

Recipe Source: Mel's kitchen adapted slightly from Dawn P., mother to my neighbor with the amazing garden

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Olive Oil ( I used Tahitian lime olive oil)
1/2 lb lean ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped onions
1 heaping tbsp taco seasoning
2 cups of cooked rice
3-4 organic bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 can of black beans, drained & rinsed
½ cup of organic frozen corn
1 (15 -16 ounce) jar of salsa
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

   Toppings:
fresh cilantro
sour cream
sliced avocado


Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the peppers with olive oil and roast in a baking dish about 20-25 minutes just until cooked thru.

Remove the peppers from the oven and allow to cool until you can handle them.

*Note: make sure you cook your turkey ahead of time that way you do not have to worry about it later. Also, I sauteed the onions until cooked thru, I then added in my cooked rice, black beans and corn.

In a bowl add the taco seasoning, cooked ground turkey, chopped onions, black beans, corn and rice.

Add in the jar of salsa and mix well.

Spoon the turkey mixture into each half of the bell peppers and place back into the baking dish.

Cook the peppers for another 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are cooked all the way thru.

Before removing from the oven sprinkle the tops of each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
Place back into the oven just until the cheese has melted.

Remove from the oven and top with fresh cilantro, avocado slices and/or sour cream before serving.

from Simply Love Food

Slow Cooker Black Bean Mushroom Chili

from EatingWell.com

INGREDIENTS

1 pound dried black beans, (2 1/2 cups), rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mustard seeds
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds, or ground cardamom
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces tomatillos, (see Ingredient Note), husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup water
5 1/2 cups mushroom broth, or vegetable broth
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1-2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, (see Ingredient Note)
1 1/4 cups grated Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges


PREPARATION

1. Soak beans overnight in 2 quarts water. (Alternatively, place beans and 2 quarts water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.) Drain the beans, discarding soaking liquid.

2. Combine oil, mustard seeds, chili powder, cumin and cardamom in a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven. Place over high heat and stir until the spices sizzle, about 30 seconds. Add onions, mushrooms, tomatillos and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are juicy, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover and stir often until the juices evaporate and the vegetables are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add broth, tomato paste and chipotles; mix well.

3. Place the beans in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the hot vegetable mixture over the beans. Turn heat to high. Put the lid on and cook until the beans are creamy, 5 to 8 hours.

4. Garnish each serving with cheese, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Stovetop Variation: Total: 4 1/2 hours In Step 2, increase broth to 81/2 cups. Omit Step 3. Add the beans to the Dutch oven; cover and simmer the chili gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy to bite, about 3 hours.

TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 

Ingredient notes: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. Ground chipotle chile pepper can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapeños packed in a flavorful sauce. Look for the small cans with the Mexican foods in large supermarkets. Once opened, they'll keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer.
Tomatillos are tart, plum-size green fruits that look like small, husk-covered green tomatoes. Find them in the produce section near the tomatoes. Remove the outer husk and rinse them well before using.

NUTRITION -  10 servings, generous 1 cup each
Per serving: 306 calories; 10 g fat ( 4 g sat , 2 g mono ); 20 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 18 gprotein; 13 g fiber; 415 mg sodium; 735 mg potassium.

Black Bean Soup

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 cans (15oz each)50% less sodium black beans, drained
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, in juice
2 cups of water
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tsp finely chopped seeded jalepeno chile pepper
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
red pepper flakes to taste

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine 3/4s of the black beans and half of the tomatoes with water in a large nonstick saucepan.

2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Puree with immersion blender until mostly smooth. (Note: when using immersion blender, don’t scratch bottom of pan.)

3. Add onion, chile pepper, garlic, cumin, and remaining beans and tomatoes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

4. Cover pot, leaving lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Divide soup evenly amoung 6 bowls and serve.

Source: biggest loser recipe

Black Bean and Quinoa Salad with Avocados [2 recipes]

Ingredients4 cup cooked quinoa (here’s how to make fluffy quinoa)
1 cup mild or medium salsa (tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chili peppers)
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1 cup raw baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 ripe avocados

InstructionsCombine the first four ingredients and season to taste.
Serve with avocado chunks on top, or use the salad as a filling for half an avocado.

from Unprocessed October 2012

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Quinoa and Black Bean Lunch Bowl

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup cooked black beans
1 small baby zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise
1/4 cup Zesty Hummus
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 cups mixed greens
1/4 cup fresh salsa
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to boil over high heat. Add quinoa.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer until most of water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat, fluff, cover and let sit 5 more minutes.

2. In a small saute pan, heat black beans and zucchini over medium-high heat. Add a splash of water and cook until water is evaporated and zucchini is slightly soft.

3. To make dressing, combine hummus and lemon juice.

4. Divide mixed greens between two bowls and add quinoa, and black bean and zucchini mixture. Pour dressing over top, and add salsa, avocado and cilantro to each bowl.

Servings 4 x 2cups
Calories: 200
Protein: 6g
Fat: 9g

Mexican Baked Eggs with Black Beans, Tomatoes, Green Chiles, and Cilantro

(Makes 4-6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from the recipe forTuscan Baked Eggs I found in Fine Cooking Make it Tonight.)

1 small onion, finely diced
1-2 tsp. olive oil, depending on the pan
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground Ancho chile pepper
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained well
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
4 - 6 eggs
1/4 - 1/2 cup grated cheese (I used Four Cheese Mexican Blend)
chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)




Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450F/230C. Spray either one large casserole dish, three medium gratin dishes, or six individual gratin dishes with olive oil or non-stick spray. Open black beans and drain into a colander placed in the sink, then rinse with cold water until no more foam appears. Let beans drain while you saute onions.

Heat olive oil in a small frying pan with deep sides and saute onions about 2 minutes. Add ground cumin and Ancho chile pepper and saute 2-3 minutes more. Add tomatoes with juice, drained beans, and diced green chiles to the pan with onions and let cook at very low simmer about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly thickened.

Decide whether you're making one large casserole with 6 eggs, 3 medium casseroles with 2 eggs, or 6 individual casseroles with 1 egg, and spray dishes with olive oil or non-stick spray. Spoon a small amount of the tomato-bean mixture in the bottom of each dish (use about half the mixture.) Carefully break the eggs on top of the tomato-bean mixture. Spoon the rest of the mixture around eggs, avoiding the yolk.

Bake the casserole or gratins about 5 minutes, or until the eggs are starting to look set but are still fairly wet looking. (Edit, this will take longer in a large casserole dish.) Remove dish(es) and change oven or toaster oven to broil (Be careful not to burn yourself!) Sprinkle cheese over the top and put dish(es) back in close to the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Be sure to remove while egg yolk is still soft.

Serve hot, with whole wheat flour tortillas to dip into egg. Also good with salsa and sour cream served with it.

Found it here at Kalyn's Kitchen

Black Bean Brownies [3 recipes]

[FIRST]

Dense, fudgey and ultra-healthy, these brownies are a great alternative to traditional brownies! It's amazing how they taste like chocolate and fudge and not beans! (from happyherbivore.com)

15 ounce(s) of black beans, drained/rinsed
2 bananas
1/3 cup(s) of agave nectar
1/4 cup(s) of unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp. of ground cinnamon
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
1/4 cup(s) of raw sugar (optional)
1/4 cup(s) of oats

If using rolled oats, pulse in food processor until more granulated like instant oats.
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease anf 8x8" pan and set aside.
Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, scrapping sides as needed.
Stir in the oats and pour batter into the pan.
Bake approx 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before slicing. The brownies firm as they cool. For a cool, fudge treat, keep them in the fridge.

Compliments to thekindlife.com

---  [second] * my favorite, because of easiness, so far *  ---

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed very well
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease an 8-x 8-inch baking pan; set aside.

Process the black beans in the bowl of a food processor until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, minus the chocolate chips and process again until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and pulse a few times just until the chips are incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides and it passes the toothpick test. Cool completely in the pan, then slice into squares.

Source: Meal Makeover Moms, as seen on Pennies on a Platter.

---[THIRD] 

My friend gave me this recipe a while ago but did our own little clean twist to it. We are always trying to add beans into our diet. They are great source of fiber and protein and you can pretty much hide them in anything. This is NOT your average brownie but still very good.

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
5 egg whites
1 tbsp. stevia (you can use 1/2 honey or agave if you want)
3 tbsp. organic cocoa powder
3/4 cup walnuts chopped really small (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Dash of salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 cup yogurt cheese, low fat cream cheese, or mascarpone cheese.

Put all the ingredients into the blender or food processor. 

Add the beans last so its pretty pasty. 

Pour into an 8"x8" coated with nonstick clean cooking spray. 

Bake at 325 for 30 - 40 mins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


16 servings.

Nutritional Info
Calories 75
Fat 4g
Total carbs 7g
Protein 6g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 1g

It's awesome how light and fluffy they are, especially without ANY flour. We love these and they are a great nutritious sweet snack!!

Black Bean Dip

Makes 1.5 cups

Ingredients


2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed*
1/4 cup reserved black bean liquid*
1/4 of a medium red onion
1 roma tomato
2 garlic cloves
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
1 T lime juice
1/2 T apple cider vinegar
1 t cumin
1/2 t sea salt
1/4 t cayenne pepper

PreparationPlace all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Transfer the dip to a bowl, add more sea salt to taste, garnish with leftover cilantro and serve.

This dip has a nice kick from the garlic, red onion and cayenne pepper and pairs well with tortilla chips and fresh veggies. I think it would be great as a sandwich spread as well! 

Rice and Black Beans

Yields 12, 1cup servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups Dried Black Beans
2 Bay Leaves
1 head Garlic
1/4 Cup coconut butter
2 Cups coarsely chopped Yellow onion
1 Cup chopped celery including leaves
2 Cups coarsely chopped Green Peppers
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp Thyme
3 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp Sea Salt
3 Cups Brown Basmati Rice
Chicken stock to prepare rice (4 1/2 Cups)

Directions

Soak beans overnight.

Drain and place them in a large soup pot with head of garlic and bay leaves.

Cover with plenty of water, place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat & let simmer or an hour.

Remove from heat and drain. Discard garlic and bay leaves. Set beans aside.

Rinse rice.

Heat coconut butter over medium-high heat in large pot. Add onion, celery and peppers.

Cook until vegetables are soft. Add garlic and cook until it is fragrant.

Add tomato paste, beans, vinegar and spices. Heat through.

Add chicken stock and rice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover. Let cook until rice is tender- about 45 minutes.

Number of Servings: 12

Nutrition Facts (1cup serving size):

Calores 344

Protein 13g

Carbs 58g

Total Fat 6g

Fiber 6g

Sodium 534mg

Sugars 4g

Source: Tosca Reno's "The Eat Clean Diet Cookbook"

Grilled Mexican Chicken Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

For the salad:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 package (10 ounces) torn romaine lettuce
1 c. canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4″ slices
2 c. cooked sweet corn, cut from the cob
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

For the vinaigrette:
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
3 T. cider vinegar
2 tsp. grated lime peel
1 T. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. honey
2 tsp. chopped cilantro leaves
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make sure your grill grates are clean.

Coat chicken with the tablespoon of olive oil. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle chicken evenly with this mixture. Grill chicken until done, then remove to a plate to cool. Once cooled, slice into thin strips.

Spread the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, sweet corn, and cheese over the lettuce.

For the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.

Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole.

Source: The vinaigrette was adapted from Cat Cora for McCormick.

Mexican-Style Bean Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 can black or kidney beans

1 can romano beans

1 cup cooked corn kernels

1/2 cup thinly sliced onion

1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped

2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro or parsley

FOR DRESSING:

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

pinch sea salt & black pepper

PREPARATION:

Drain and rinse beans and place in bowl.

Add corn, onion and red pepper

FOR DRESSING:

In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and peper.

Pour over bean mixture

Sprinkle with cilantro; toss to coat

Nutritional Information (1/2 cup serving size):

Calories:106

Fat: 3g

Protein: 5g

Fiber: 4g

Sodium: 280mg

Eggs with Black Bean Salsa

yields: 2 servings

Minutes to Prepare: 5Minutes to Cook: 12Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp best quality olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, passed through a garlic press
1 tsp minced fresh jalapeno pepper
1 19oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup salsa
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Dash Worcestershite sauce
5 egg whites
1 whole egg
Eat- Clean cooking spray


Directions

1. In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and jalapeno for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Stir in beans, tomatoes and salsa. Cook for several minutes or until thickened. Stir in cilantro and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Meanwhile, whip egg whites and whole egg together in a bowl. Spray large skillet and heat over medium heat. Pour eggs into hot skillet and cook till just done.
4. Spoon salsa onto heated plates. Settle eggs on top of the salsa.

Source: "The Eat Clean diet for Family and Kids"

Nutritional Information (half the recipe):

372 calories

6g Fat

28g Protein

14g Fiber

2mg Sodium

Fast & Easy Chicken Bean Stew

Fast & Easy Chicken Bean Stew

Serves 8 Serving Size 1.25 cups
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Baby it’s cold outside! And when it is cold we want something hot and hearty to fill up our bellies and warm us up. Stews are perfect and Winter is the best time to enjoy them. Plus the recipes allow you to use almost whatever is in the fridge.

A cassoulet is typically made with meats such as duck, pork or goose, cooks for hours and is rather high in fat! So in keeping with one of my mini-goals to eat healthier I modified a simple cassoulet recipe I found. Since I changed the type of meat used and the cooking vessel I could not commit a culinary sin and call this a cassoulet. Hence, you have a filling stew that was prepared in less than 30 minutes with only an hour of cook time.

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced 1/2 inch chunks
1 15 oz can of Red Kidney Beans
1 15 oz can of White Kidney Beans
1 15 oz can of Black Beans 50 less sodium
1 24 oz jar of Pasta Sauce
(I used Safeway Select Spicy Red Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce)
25 Baby Carrots, raw chopped
8 Red Pearl Onions, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Portobello Mushroom cap chopped
1 tsp of fresh Thyme

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all ingredients in 3 quart baking dish. Cover and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until carrots are tender.

Let rest for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Black Beans & Rice

Simple, Classic: Black Beans & Rice

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
5-6 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

4-5 cups hot, cooked white or brown rice

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic and saute, stirring often, for about 15 minutes, until all the vegetables are soft and tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, oregano and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a tablespoon or two of hot water to thin to desired consistency.

Stir in the fresh cilantro and season with salt and pepper; discard the bay leaf. Serve over the hot rice.

check out the recipe at Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Black Bean Quesadilla

Black Bean Quesadillas

Servings: 2 folded 8-inch quesadillas

Ingredients

1/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing the tortillas

1/3 cup minced red onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/3 cup black beans (canned)

2 teaspoons lime juice

Kosher salt

2 plain flour tortillas, 8-inch

2/3 cup Pepper Jack cheese, in pieces or shredded

Instructions

1. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes.

2. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until kernels begin to brown and pop, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer corn to medium bowl.

3. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in now-empty skillet over medium heat until shimmering; add red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

4. Add garlic and chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minutes; stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

5. Return corn to skillet and toss to combine; gently press mixture with spatula to lightly crush black beans.

6. Transfer mixture to now-empty bowl, stir in lime juice, and season to taste with salt.

7. Wipe out the skillet with paper towels and return pan to medium heat until hot, about 2 minutes.

8. Place 1 tortilla in skillet and toast until soft and puffed slightly at edges, about 2 minutes.

9. Flip tortilla and toast until puffed and slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

10.Slip tortilla onto cutting board.

11. Repeat to toast second tortilla while assembling first quesadilla.

12. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese, half the corn and bean mixture over half of tortilla, leaving 1/2-inch border around edge.

13. Fold tortilla in half and press to flatten.

14. Brush surface generously with oil, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside.

15. Repeat to form second quesadilla.

16. Place both quesadillas in skillet, oiled sides down; cook over medium heat until crisp and well browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

17. Brush surfaces with oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.

18. Flip quesadillas and cook until second sides are crisp and browned, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

19. Transfer quesadillas to cutting board; cool about 3 minutes, halve each quesadilla, and serve.

check out this recipe and more here