Mashed black bean and corn quesadilla

For the quesadilla filling:
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
  • 1 can no sodium black beans
  • 1 green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed 
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp dairy free shredded cheddar per quesadilla 
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • Heat a skillet and add 1 tbsp oil and 2 cloves of crushed garlic. After about 30 seconds, add 1 chopped onion, sauté for 2 minutes. Add 1 finely chopped green peppers and stir well. Add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt and sauté until the peppers are cooked a little (about 3-4 minutes). Add 1/2 cup corn. Add 1 can of black beans and cook for another 3 minutes. Mash the beans and turn off the heat. Now add juice from 1/2 lime and 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro. 
  • Cool the mixture a little before assembling and cooking the quesadillas
For the quesadilla:

  • Heat a non stick skillet (cast iron works best). Place a tortilla and add the black bean-corn filling. Top with some dairy free cheddar, cover with another tortilla and gently press. Cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat. Flip and repeat.

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