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Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas

[heart_this] · Aug 22, 2008 · 49 Comments

Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas

I had been enjoying the fresh sweet corn straight off the cob all week and I was looking to change it up a bit. I also had some black beans that needed using and I thought that a corn and black bean quesadilla filled with melting cheese would hit the spot. It was sounding pretty much like a quesadilla filled with a corn and black bean salsa and some cheese so I decided to make a big bowl of corn and black bean salsa for the filling. I like quesadillas because they are simple, quick and tasty and these were no different. You really can’t go wrong with the combination of sweet corn, creamy black beans with some chili heat and melted cheese toasted in tortillas! The corn and black salsa was also great by itself and it will likely disappear quickly.

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas

Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 2 tortillas
  • 2 handfuls cheese such as cheddar or jack etc. (grated)
  • 1/2 cup black bean salsa (see below)
directions
  1. Melt a touch of butter in a pan.
  2. Place a tortilla into the pan.
  3. Cover the tortilla with the corn and black bean salsa and top with a handful of cheese and the other tortilla.
  4. Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
Tip: Place a plate onto the quesadilla and flipped it from the pan to the plate and then slide it back into the pan to flip the quesadilla.
Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained canned beans or cooked from 1/3 cup dry beans)
  • 1 jalapeno (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
directions
  1. Mix the corn, black beans, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, green onions and cilantro in a large bowl.
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Comments

  1. Dawn says

    August 22, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    Shotgun!! (lol, did anyone get that joke?)

    I have a wonderful onion jam to dip those bad boys into.
    Looks really tasty Kevin.

    Reply
  2. Natasha says

    August 22, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    Mmm, not just tasty but healthy as well!

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  3. Red Freckles says

    August 22, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    those are amazing.

    how do you you make amazing stuff everyday?!

    Reply
  4. Astra Libris says

    August 23, 2008 at 12:10 am

    What a fantastic idea! We adore corn quesadillas, and I can’t wait to add your wonderfully flavorful black bean salsa to our next batch! Thank you for the great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Bridgett says

    August 23, 2008 at 1:28 am

    Another great idea for all this wonderful corn out now. Looks delicious!

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  6. VeggieGirl says

    August 23, 2008 at 1:56 am

    Mmm, mmm, mmm!!!

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    August 23, 2008 at 2:01 am

    Those look scrumptious! I made some a few weeks ago and right before I flipped them I sprinkled them with a little kosher salt. Oh man, that little bit of salt really made a huge difference.

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  8. meeso says

    August 23, 2008 at 2:12 am

    Looks awesome!

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  9. Manggy says

    August 23, 2008 at 2:55 am

    Nope, you really can’t go wrong with that combination, especially with the chili heat 🙂 I wish I had some good cheese lying around! F’ing bar of processed cheese food!

    Reply
  10. Lina says

    August 23, 2008 at 3:16 am

    Your quesadillas look muy bueno!

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  11. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    August 23, 2008 at 4:10 am

    These look great, Kevin! And, pretty healthy too. They would go really great with the guacamole I made earlier!

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  12. Lunch Buckets says

    August 23, 2008 at 4:13 am

    I agree! That does look delicious, and would be great with a little sprinkle of salt and even greater with some of sticky’s guacamole!

    Reply
  13. The DeL Sisters says

    August 23, 2008 at 4:53 am

    Yum! I love Mexican!

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    August 23, 2008 at 5:25 am

    Looks really fantastic… simple, quick, tasty. I am sure some fresh guacamole would be nice too.

    Reply
  15. Sharon says

    August 23, 2008 at 6:26 am

    Both the quesadillas and salsa look fresh and perfect for a fun summer night (w/ margaritas!)

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  16. Paula says

    August 23, 2008 at 6:40 am

    A great idea for using fresh corn. Love the salsa!

    Reply
  17. Marie says

    August 23, 2008 at 8:15 am

    So much goodness here Kevin. I am playing catch up with all the posts that I didn’t have time to check out earlier in the week. You have my taste buds tingling. I may pick some of my corn today just so I can try out that dip or yummo these quesadillas!

    Reply
  18. Dee says

    August 23, 2008 at 8:54 am

    How do you do this every day! I get in three decent recipes a week if I’m especially diligent 🙁

    Kevin, it sounds and looks so good. I had a peek at your crab quesadillas too – yummy!

    Reply
  19. Clumbsy Cookie says

    August 23, 2008 at 9:51 am

    You’re right, quesadillas are so simple but we can dress them up any way we want. i like that filling you made, vegetarina but so consistet! Did you eat that all by yourself????

    Reply
  20. daphne says

    August 23, 2008 at 10:18 am

    That would hv hit a spot with me as well! U did a great job! Certainly a spring recipe for us. =)

    Reply
  21. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    August 23, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Perfect weekend food. Delicious and very healthy too!

    Reply
  22. Cheryl says

    August 23, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    That looks incredible! We are diggin on fresh corn out here as well!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    This looks awesome! Corn and black beans– great combination.

    Reply
  24. Holler says

    August 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Good saturday night food Kevin 🙂 These would be perfect with a movie.

    Reply
  25. OhioMom says

    August 23, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    I love black beans and corn together, this would make an anytime meal for me. Our Ohio-grown sweet corn has been great this year .. time for a Quesadilla!

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  26. Jan says

    August 23, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Sorry I’ve not been about this week. Kevin those quesadillas look lovely! As does your salad in the post below! Great pictures as always.

    Reply
  27. kyle w says

    August 23, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Are you Kevin C from Abq? I am Kyle W. My wife stumbled across your blog and your picture was very familiar. I think we used to hang out and play tennis and rapel. Send me an e-mail.

    Reply
  28. Adam says

    August 23, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    Awesome guesadillas, Kev. Black beans and corn are such an awesome combo 🙂

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  29. Pam says

    August 24, 2008 at 1:14 am

    Everything about these looks amazing! The quesadillas are perfectly browned.

    Reply
  30. Alexa says

    August 24, 2008 at 4:47 am

    This recipe looks so tasty and easy. Perfect for a quick summery lunch.

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  31. Sylvie says

    August 24, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Mmmhh, what a lovely filling for quesadillas. I agree you can never go wrong with a quesadilla, be it as a snack or even as the main event.

    Reply
  32. carmen says

    August 24, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Yum, I love quesadillas and have never had them with black beans and corn as the filling.

    Reply
  33. Prudy says

    August 24, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Those look beautiful and good for you too. Not to mention delicious.

    Reply
  34. Feed the moose says

    August 24, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    These look delicious! I will try them soon!

    Reply
  35. Helene says

    August 24, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    I’ve been eating lot’s of corn on the cob lately. This would be a nice change for lunch.

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  36. Cathy says

    August 25, 2008 at 2:02 am

    Oh My that is a winner – Love this you can really do so many things with this – adding carne asada or chicken as well. Looks great

    Reply
  37. Mrs Ergül says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:47 am

    This is a very healthy quesadilla with all that corn and beans! Yum!

    Reply
  38. Grace says

    August 25, 2008 at 8:10 am

    simply perfect. with a little guacamole on the side, i’m in heaven. 🙂

    Reply
  39. Aggie says

    August 25, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    Kevin this looks so tasty! I am cooking a huge batch of black beans right now and bought some fresh corn this morning… I may be making these this week! Yum!

    Reply
  40. Jeanine says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    Those look great, Kevin!

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  41. Deborah says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    What a great way to use the fresh corn!

    Reply
  42. Jeanne says

    August 27, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    Qesdaillas are my favourites and you’ve just reminded me I don’t make them often enough. Love the look of your salsa too 🙂

    Reply
  43. Achtung! says

    August 28, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Mmmmmmmm, I made this for dinner tonight and it was really good. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    September 18, 2008 at 12:56 am

    I made this a few nights ago and really liked it. I should have added more cheese, so it would hold the corn/bean filling in better, but it was still great.

    Reply
  45. snbjork says

    October 1, 2008 at 1:33 am

    I am in love with this recipe! I made these a few weeks ago and my husband and I both really enjoyed them. I have since shared the recipe with many of my friends. And, I must point out that I think these quesadillas are delicious just as they are, no need to add a thing!

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  46. Susan says

    October 19, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    I love quesadillas and hope to try this recipe soon, it looks delicious. Thanks for checking out my blog – it’s great to see a guy in the kitchen…even if it’s a closet sized one!

    Reply
  47. Liz from NY says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:58 am

    Thanks so much for the recipe! We had them for dinner tonite – DELICIOUS! I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing all the great recipes & ideas.

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    October 30, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Another really good recipe–thanks!
    CP

    Reply
  49. Jodi says

    February 3, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    I made these last night and followed your recipe exactly. They were DELICIOUS and I'm not even really into quesadillas – I just needed something quick. I wouldn't hesitate making these for family/friends. I am loving your blog!!

    Reply

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