We enjoy quesadillas at our house. We like to change it up a little so a few years ago we tried grilling them. We really enjoyed the results. They do get crispier with a slightly different texture but it also gives them a smokey taste.
I made a black bean version last night for dinner. Since it was a bean recipe I decided to add another recipe to Jen’s Bean Week at frugalupstate. This recipe is quick and simple. You can change it up depending on your tastes. You can easily cook this like you would normally cook a quesadilla.
Black Bean Quesadillas
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn I used frozen that had been defrosted, you can use canned, but I like the taste of the frozen better.
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups of shredded cheese, your choice, we like Colby jack
- about 10 – 12 tortillas
- Mix beans, corn, and salsa together.
- Place mixture on 5 of the tortillas and top with cheese.
- Place another tortilla top of each one.
- Place on grill over med to med low flame.
- Be careful not to get it too done.
- Carefully flip over. This is a little tricky. You just don’t want any of the filling to fall out. This one got a little overcooked.
- Cut and enjoy.
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This is a great summertime recipe. We eat it almost every week for a light dinner. Thanks for sharing it!
I think I am going to add this to my list of protein lunch ideas. I love your blog and all the yummy recipes!!
I’m doing “build your own quesadillas” tonight and grilling them. I’m a bit nervous about the flipping so I’m going to try putting them in foil and seeing what happens. They might not get crunchy though..guess we’ll find out. I’ll post pictures tomorrow.
I made this for lunch on Friday and it was delicious!! The next morning I put the extra filling on my eggs. Yummy.
Thanks for letting me know, Anne. I am glad you enjoyed it.
We like this with Trader Joe’s frozen roasted corn–it gives a smoky flavor. Yum!