Thursday, December 20, 2012

Simple Black Bean Quesadilla

As much as I'd like to think I am, I'm not much of a cook. In fact, I maybe make one meal from scratch a week, if we're lucky. So when I can do something delicious that is also extremely quick and easy, I jump on it!

I love quesadillas. I mean, really, what's not to love about all that cheese? I also love black bean quesadillas. So I tried looking up a good recipe, but they all seemed so complicated. Finally I decided to just wing it. And it surprisingly turned out really well!


All you need is two tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, and corn. Grate/shred plenty of cheese on the bottom and the top of the black beans and corn, then put the top tortilla on.


If you're (a) talented, (b) know how to, or (c) have a pan big enough, then go right ahead and grill (or whatever the correct term is) your quesadilla on the stove. I couldn't figure it out and Jon was being so unhelpful, so I just stuck the thing in the microwave for two minutes. Still turned out amazingly!


Just serve with some sour cream and/or salsa and enjoy! :)

Simple Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe

Ingredients:
  • Two tortillas
  • One can drained black beans
  • One can drained corn
  • 8 oz package Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
  • Put the bottom tortilla on a plate.
  • Grate however much cheese you want onto the tortilla. If you're like me, it's half the package.
  • Drain the black beans and corn and pour them on top of the layer of cheese.
  • Grate however much more cheese you want onto the tortilla. If you're like me, it's the rest of the package.
  • Place the tortilla lid on top.
  • Microwave for two minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream/salsa.
  • Enjoy! :)
Easy and quick, just like a quesadilla recipe should be. :) What are some toppings that you like to put on your quesadillas?


18 comments:

  1. This looks yummy!! Thank you for linking up!

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  4. Found you on Fun In Functional, now following! I'm ALWAYS looking for quick and easy dinner ideas. These look great. And I love your organization printables.

    If you ever want to try the quesadillas on the stove top, here's how I do mine: Spray one side of a tortilla with cooking spray and place on pan or griddle. Load it up, and put another tortilla on top, (with one side sprayed also). Let it brown slightly. Just enough to get crisp. Flip it and crisp the other side. Flipping is a little tricky. A good sized spatula helps. :)

    Roxana
    http://fourelevenrox.blogspot.com/

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  5. Mexican food is about my ever third meal. Love this easy recipe. Just dropping in from the hop to meet you:) Now following via twitter, Facebook and GFC.

    Would also love to invite you to share any of your favorite posts at Freedom Fridays Blog Hop (no rules and goes live on Thursdays at 7pm mst)

    Merry Christmas!

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  6. I love quesadillas! I'm following from The lovely blog hop today!

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  7. I'm always looking for quick recipe ideas, these look perfect :) Will definitely be trying this out. New follower from the hop x
    www.staceykane1988.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Yummmm!! I'm definitely trying this one!

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  9. I'm a new follower from Twitter, Facebook, and Blog Hop and I'm really excited to see what all you have to post! I have a Friday hop called Freakin' Friday. I'd love for you to join! http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/2012/12/freakin-friday-no-14.html THANKS!

    Anestazia

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  10. Hey love, I'm stopping by from the Friday blog hop. I'm already following ya on Twitter. I hope you've had a great Thursday & have a great Friday!

    XOXO
    Nikki
    www.thecraftysideofsarcasm.com

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  11. Yummy! I make tons of quesadillas. I usual cook them in the oven. I use a 450 degree oven for anywhere from 6 to 10 minutes. Works great.
    KC

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  12. This looks good. We used my Chili's gift cards tonight for yummy food. Great teacher gifts!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  13. I microwave my quesidillas most of the time now too.

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  14. I love black beans. This looks really good!

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    xoxo
    Rena

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  16. Chloe, this recipe will be featured on Wednesday at Wonderful Food Wednesday! Come by and check it out. Thank you for linking up last week.

    Kerrie
    www.familyfoodandtravel.com

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  17. Oh great goodness! This looks ridiculously delicious!!!
    IT's Thursday with not much to do but blog hop, grocery store is down the street, and I'm pretty hungry!!
    So i have to give this a shot!
    thank you for linking up this week!
    -jesika

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