Need a snack in a hurry? This tasty recipe works great as an appetizer or a satisfying snack any time of the day. Small tortillas make this dish the perfect handheld snack when breastfeeding or multi-tasking. Family and postpartum approved!
Ingredients (per serving):
* 2 small whole wheat flour tortillas
* 1/4 - 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese (grated or thinly sliced)
* 1-2 tsp canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
* 1-2 tsp green or red onion (thinly sliced or chopped)
* 1-2 tsp canned or fresh corn kernels (drained/removed from cob)
* 1 tsp cilantro (optional)
* 1-2 tsp homemade or store-bought salsa (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat medium non-stick skillet at medium heat
2. Place 1 tortilla flat on skillet
3. Sprinkle grated or thinly sliced cheese on top of tortilla in skillet, ensuring an even spread
4. Sprinkle beans, corn, onions and cilantro (if using) evenly over the layer of cheese
If using salsa: First coat the beans, corn, onions and cilantro with salsa in a bowl. Then, spread the mixture evenly over the cheese
5. Place 2nd tortilla on top of the first one with the filling to create the sandwich
6. Flip the quesadilla when golden brown on the first side. Remove the quesadilla from skillet when other side is golden brown. Transfer to a plate, slice into small triangles with a pizza slicer/sharp knife and serve.
Serving Tip: Serve with marinara, salsa, or guacamole as a dip
Practical Tip: Freeze your tortillas for added convenience. They freeze wonderfully and make putting this dish together, at any time, a snap!
Ingredients (per serving):
* 2 small whole wheat flour tortillas
* 1/4 - 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese (grated or thinly sliced)
* 1-2 tsp canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
* 1-2 tsp green or red onion (thinly sliced or chopped)
* 1-2 tsp canned or fresh corn kernels (drained/removed from cob)
* 1 tsp cilantro (optional)
* 1-2 tsp homemade or store-bought salsa (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat medium non-stick skillet at medium heat
2. Place 1 tortilla flat on skillet
3. Sprinkle grated or thinly sliced cheese on top of tortilla in skillet, ensuring an even spread
4. Sprinkle beans, corn, onions and cilantro (if using) evenly over the layer of cheese
If using salsa: First coat the beans, corn, onions and cilantro with salsa in a bowl. Then, spread the mixture evenly over the cheese
5. Place 2nd tortilla on top of the first one with the filling to create the sandwich
6. Flip the quesadilla when golden brown on the first side. Remove the quesadilla from skillet when other side is golden brown. Transfer to a plate, slice into small triangles with a pizza slicer/sharp knife and serve.
Serving Tip: Serve with marinara, salsa, or guacamole as a dip
Practical Tip: Freeze your tortillas for added convenience. They freeze wonderfully and make putting this dish together, at any time, a snap!