BLACK BEAN 'N' CORN QUESADILLAS

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Black beans partner up with spinach and corn in these easy and satisfying quesadillas from Susan Franklin of Littleton, Colorado. -Susan Franklin, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of the beans with a fork., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in corn, cumin, chili powder, mashed beans and the remaining beans; heat through. Stir in spinach just until wilted., Spread four tortillas with bean mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Place on two ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut each into six wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.