STUFFED BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

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Categories     Sandwich     Bean     Appetizer

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

FOR THE FILLING-
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
2 tsp. canola oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 jalapefro, seeded and diced
1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
1 chipotle pepper in adobo,siliced
1lz tsp. ground cumin
2 cans black beans, drained,rinsed, and lightly smashed (15 oz. each)
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup purchased green chile enchilada sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
FOR THE QUESADILLAS-
8 spinach or whole-wheat tortillas (8-inch)
1 cup shredded Mexican blend
cheese, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten with
1 Tbsp. water
Purchased pico de gallo
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375". Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. Saut6 onions in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapefro, green chiles, chipotle, and cumin. Cook mixture until chiles are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add black beans and corn, then heat through, about 2 minutes. Stir in enchilada sauce and lime juice; mix well. Season filling with salt and remove skillet from heat. To assemble, place 1lz cup filling . on half of a tortilla, leaving a 1 inch border on the edge; sprinkle 2 Tbsp. cheese over top of filling. Brush exposed tortilla edges with egg wash. Fold tortilla in half, firmly pressing edges to create a seal. Poke 2 holes on 1 side to let steam escape; repeat filling and sealing with remaining 7 tortillas. Transfer quesadillas to prepared baking sheets and bake until golden brown and puffed, 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely before freezing and storing. Serve with pico de gallo and sour cream. To reheat: lf frozen: Microwave on high 3-4 minutes. If thawed: Microwave on high 2-3 minutes. Smash the black beans with a potato masher, keeping some whole for more texture in the filling.

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