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cheese corn tortilla quesadillas
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Corn Tortilla Quesadillas

These corn tortilla quesadillas are quick to make, easy to customize, and loaded with flavor. Whether you’re living gluten-free, or you just want to try something new, these quesadillas make the perfect weeknight lunch, dinner, or snack.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cooked black beans
  • ½ cup cooked corn
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Toppings

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • kosher salt
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, corn, cilantro, spices, and salt and pepper to taste
  • Lay 3 corn tortillas on a flat surface, then spread an even layer of cheese over each tortilla
  • Spoon the black bean mixture over the top of the cheese
  • Top the bean mixture with more shredded cheese, then cover it with another corn tortilla
  • Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas
  • Brush the preheated skillet with oil and place each quesadilla in the skillet
  • Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese has fully melted and the tortillas are crispy
  • Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and cut them into quarters. Serve them with your desired toppings.