Ingredients

  • 8 (7- to 8-inch) corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 small fresh poblano or anaheim chili, finely diced
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small ripe avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs and prepared salsa for garnish (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300F.
  • Stack tortillas, wrap in foil and bake until soft and pliable, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add corn, chili and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add black beans and mash coarsely with potato masher.
  • Mix well and remove from heat.
  • Place tortillas on work surface.
  • Spread 1/2 of each with about 1/4 cup bean mixture, almost to edge.
  • Fold each tortilla in half, pressing lightly to seal.
  • Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, using a fork, mash together avocado, lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Coat large heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray, then heat over medium heat.
  • Add 4 quesadillas and cook until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Repeat with more cooking spray and remaining quesadillas.
  • Top each quesadilla with dollop of avocado mixture.
  • Garnish with cilantro and salsa if desired.
  • cut into wedges and serve hot.