Vegetarian Quesadilla

Ingredients for Veggie Quesadilla

• Whole wheat large tortillas: Gives these vegetarian quesadilla a boost of whole grain goodness.
• Black beans: Plant based protein and give great texture in every bite.
• Corn: Fresh, frozen or canned this is a favorite Tex-Mex ingredient for it’s sweet taste.
• Red bell pepper: Adds crunch and color!
• Red onion: Aromatic savory taste in black bean quesadilla.
• Fresh cilantro: Another ingredients that adds that classic southwest taste.
• Cumin and salt: Cumin adds a warm, earthy taste while salt balances flavors.
• Cheese: Use choice of Colby, cheddar or mozzarella.
• Condiments: Greek yogurt (or sour cream), salsa and guac.

How to Make Vegetarian Quesadilla

• Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, add black beans, corn, pepper, cilantro, red onion, cumin and salt. Stir well to combine and no need to saute any of these vegetables.
• Build each quesadilla: On a half of tortilla sprinkle 3 tbsp of cheese (half 1/3 cup), spread 1/2 cup veggie mixture and sprinkle with remaining 3 tbsp of cheese. Fold the other half of tortilla on top pressing on it somewhat gently-hard making a half moon shape.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes: Remove from the oven, let rest for 3-5 minutes and cut each quesadilla in half using serrated knife.