Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 sweet green pepper diced
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1 can (19 oz. / 540 ml) black beans drained & rinsed
• 1 cup salsa
• ½ cup cooked corn kernels
• 4 large (10-inch / 25 cm) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded old Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup light sour cream
• ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños peppers (optional)

Method:

1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, green pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally until onion is softened.
2. Add black beans, salsa and corn; cook stirring often until heated through, about 5 minutes.
3. Evenly spoon bean mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese.
4. Fold uncovered half over top and press lightly. Bake on greased large baking sheet in 425 degrees (220 C) oven, turning once, until golden, 10 – 15 minutes. Or alternatively, place in a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat, and heat until warmed through and the cheese melted.
5. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream, and jalapeños (if using).

Makes 4 servings