Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for griddle
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup corn kernels, (about 1 ear)
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 4 (10-inch"burrito size") flour tortillas
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried black beans
- 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
- Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream, recipe follows
Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute red pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to incorporate and saute for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the cilantro. Preheat a long, 2-burner cast iron griddle, or a large saute pan over medium heat. Lay 2 tortillas on a work surface and spread each evenly with refried black beans. Place tortillas, bean side up, on the griddle (begin with 1 if using a saute pan). Sprinkle onion-red pepper mixture evenly over the top of each, then sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Cover with another tortilla coated with refried black beans and cook until cheese melts, about 4 minutes. Flip quesadillas to toast the other side. Slice each quesadilla into 8 wedges, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream.
Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Pinch salt
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together until combined. Season, to taste, with salt if needed.
Yield: 1/2 cup
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By Tameren
Charlotte, NC
on April 13, 2013
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Mmmmmm. Very yummy. I just put a can of black beans (after smashing them in with the corn mixture and a jalapeno (I didn't have a red pepper. It was so delicious and light. Thanks Sunny! I truly enjoy all the recipe's of yours that I've tried.
By mizztriceykins
on March 18, 2013
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Omg. I promise you will love this recipe! Everyone should try it
By whitney41121
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on February 04, 2013
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Really good! Added some diced chicken and they were a big hit at super bowl party
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