Indulge in a culinary adventure with this collection of tantalizing quesadilla recipes, where the vibrant flavors of wild rice, corn, and black beans take center stage. These quesadillas are a delightful fusion of Mexican and Native American cuisine, offering a symphony of textures and tastes. From the hearty chew of wild rice to the sweet crunch of corn and the earthy depth of black beans, each bite promises a satisfying culinary experience. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or a meat lover looking for a flavorful twist, these quesadillas have something for everyone. With options ranging from classic cheese to unique fusion fillings, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of cultures and flavors.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BLACK BEAN 'N' CORN QUESADILLAS
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
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.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS
Quesadillas are a win-win for busy weeknight meals. They come together quick and easy, and are usually a tasty excuse to clean out leftovers from the fridge. In this case, the filling is made with canned black beans from the pantry and leftover corn on the cob.
Provided by Jennifer Perillo
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add the onion and garlic; cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and another tablespoon of oil if the pan seems dry. Season with the salt, cumin and pepper, and stir in the cilantro. Let cook over medium-low heat until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, arrange the tortillas flat on a counter. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of each tortilla. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the bean-corn mixture over the cheese. Top with another 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the filled tortillas into half-moons.
- Place 2 quesadillas in the skillet. Cook until golden on the bottom and the cheese has started to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the quesadillas, and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 more minutes,. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Serve topped with pico de gallo if desired.
- Easy Swap In: We usually make the filling with leftover grilled or roasted corn, but frozen corn works great too. Don't thaw the corn-just add the frozen kernels to the pan with the black beans and allow 1 to 2 extra minutes for them to heat through.
BROWN AND WILD RICE MEDLEY WITH BLACK BEANS
This is a flavorful whole grain rice and black bean dish that can stand on its own as a vegetarian dish or can be added to with any sort of meat. You can use any rice mixture (brown, wild, long grain, red), if desired. You can use any mushroom in place of the shiitake mushrooms.
Provided by Kate1040
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine vegetable broth, wild rice, brown rice, and olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir balsamic vinegar, sherry, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cardamom into rice; cover with a lid and continue simmering until flavors start to combine, about 10 minutes.
- Stir black beans, mushrooms, cranberries, and parsley into rice mixture; continue cooking over low heat until rice is tender and mixture is hot throughout, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS
My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! They are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!
Provided by EFasse
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS
This recipe came from Wild Oats. It was great! I struggle with quesadillas, so I made them more like taco's, melting the cheese onto the taco shell first.
Provided by prattandpratt
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h10m
Yield 18 wedges, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss together corn, red pepper, garlic, onion, and jalapeno pepper with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet, roast for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occassionally.
- Remove when corn is carmelized.
- Add beans to the same large bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and corn mixture, stir.
- In a large saute pan, heat a teaspoon of olive oil. Place one tortilla onto the pan.
- Add 1 cup of the corn and bean mixture and spoon evenly on the tortilla.
- Add 2 oz of cheese.
- Place the second tortilla on top, cover and cook for about 1 minute.
- Flip the quesadilla carefully, cook for about 1 minute, or until golden brown.
- Remove from pan, cut into 6 wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro. Repeat two more times for a total of 18 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 1549.3, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 24.6
QUICK BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS
Need a quick snack or appetizer? These bean and cheese quesadillas are the answer. I got the recipe at a Mexican festival that was held at our children's school and have served them regularly ever since. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash beans with a fork; stir in the green onion, red onion, pepper, cilantro, lime juice and garlic., Spread 1/4 cup bean mixture over half of each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold over., Cook on a griddle coated with cooking spray over low heat, 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
PIONEER WOMAN FRESH CORN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Recipe courtesy of Pioneer Woman. I made this for a Thanksgiving side dish and it was a hit, everyone loved it! It is so creamy! The crunch of the wild rice and the sweetness of the fresh corn is delicious!
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook wild rice in chicken broth until almost done. Rice should still have a firm (but not crunchy) bite. Drain rice and allow to cool.
- Scrape corn kernels into a large mixing bowl. Add in cream, butter, beaten eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir together.
- Add in cooled wild rice, stirring gently. Splash in milk so that mixture is stirrable, but not overly juicy.
- Taste for seasonings, adding more salt or cayenne pepper if needed.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until just turning golden brown on top and mixture is somewhat set.
WILD RICE, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS
Quick, easy, and flavorful wild rice quesadilla made with UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Long Grain and Wild Rice.
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Mix rice, shredded cheese, beans, corn, green onions, together in a bowl.
- Place a quarter of the mixture on one side of each tortilla. Top with about 2 tablespoons of mild salsa. Gently fold each tortilla in half.
- Spray a small saute pan with non-stick cooking spray; set over medium-high heat.
- Place one quesadilla in saute pan. Cook until lightly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Spray the pan with additional oil, as needed, to cook the next 3 quesadillas.
- Let quesadillas cool slightly and cut in half. Serve with additional mild salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.5 calories, Carbohydrate 93.1 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1532.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Prep Ingredients: Before you start cooking, measure and chop all of your ingredients. This will help you save time and make the cooking process smoother.
- Use Quality Ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your quesadillas will taste. Look for fresh, organic produce and high-quality cheese.
- Cook the Corn and Black Beans: If you're using fresh corn and black beans, you'll need to cook them before adding them to the quesadillas. You can boil, steam, or roast the corn and beans.
- Season the Vegetables: Don't forget to season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help them taste more flavorful.
- Use a Good Cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in quesadillas. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
- Cook the Quesadillas Slowly: Cook the quesadillas over medium-low heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the tortillas have time to crisp up.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: Quesadillas are delicious served with a dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Wild rice, corn, and black bean quesadillas are easy to make and a delicious way to enjoy a healthy meal. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. With the right ingredients and a little bit of planning, you can make delicious quesadillas that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give wild rice, corn, and black bean quesadillas a try!
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