Veggie-Packed Quesadilla with Black Beans and Corn

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A quick and tasty quesadilla filled with black beans, sweet corn, and melted cheese, a perfect meal for kids and adults alike. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large flour tortillas, black beans, rinsed and drained, corn kernels, fresh or frozen for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup corn kernels, and 1/2 cup rinsed black beans. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper over the veggies and sauté for 5 minutes until tender and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Remove the veggie mixture from the skillet and wipe it clean. Place one large flour tortilla flat in the skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla, then spread the sautéed veggie mixture and 2 tablespoons sliced green onions on top.
  4. Step 4: Place the second tortilla over the filling and press gently. Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
  5. Step 5: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is thoroughly melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into 4 wedges. Serve warm.

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