When that craving for a cheesy, satisfying meal hits, these Black Bean Quesadillas are the perfect answer. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a blend of gooey nondairy cheeses, they are a classic Mexican comfort food. The roasted chiles add a hint of smoky spice that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. This is the kind of easy, cheesy goodness that makes every meal a fiesta!
2large-size green chilessuch as Anaheims or poblanos
1can425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
68gyellow corn kernels
227gNutty CheeseMexican variation, or your favorite nondairy cheese, cut into small pieces
13gchopped fresh cilantro leaves
112gnondairy cream cheese
6 8-inchor 20-cm flour tortillas
Instructies
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Roast the whole chiles on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then let cool.
Cut off the stems and remove the seeds from the chiles.
Cut the chiles into thin strips.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chile strips, black beans, corn, cheese, cilantro, and cream cheese.
Mash everything together with your hands until well mixed.
Spread one-sixth of the mixture onto half of each tortilla and fold the other half over the top.
Choose your cooking method:
Baking: Place all 6 quesadillas flat on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Pan-frying: Heat a dry, very hot pan and cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
For a crispier tortilla: Pan-fry with a small amount of nondairy butter for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Serve with nondairy sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve these quesadillas hot and fresh with a generous side of guacamole, your favorite salsa, and a dollop of nondairy sour cream. The combination of textures and flavors will make for a truly satisfying meal.Wine Advice:With the fresh, vibrant flavors of the roasted chiles, cilantro, and corn, you need a wine that can keep up. A crisp, light Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent choice. Its bright acidity and citrus notes will cut through the richness of the cheese and perfectly complement the spices. It’s a pairing that makes every bite feel like a celebration.