Bean Spinach And Corn Quesadilla Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Bean Spinach And Corn Quesadilla Recipe, first get all your ingredients ready

Step 2: You can used canned red beans or click here to see the recipe of how to make refried beans at home

Step 3: Keep this aside

Step 4: In a pan, heat oil, add chopped yellow pepper, saute and cook for a minute on medium heat until soft and tender

Step 5: Once the peppers are cooked, add the spinach and corn and cook until the spinach wilts

Step 6: Add the refried beans mixture and stir well to combine

Step 7: Finally add the paprika, mixed herbs and salt to taste and  mix well to combine

Step 8: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 9: Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped coriander leaves

Step 10: The filling is now ready for the Bean & Spinach Quesadilla

Step 11: Our next step is to grill the Quesadillas

Step 12: Preheat a cast iron skillet while we fill and prepare the quesadillas

Step 13: Spread butter on one side of the large tortilla

Step 14: Place the buttered side down on the skillet and cook on medium heat

Step 15: Spoon over some refried bean and spinach filling over one-half of the tortilla, leaving about 1/2 an inch space from the edge

Step 16: Sprinkle some grated cheese over this filling

Step 17: Fold over the empty half of the tortilla, covering the filling, making a semi-circular quesadilla

Step 18: Heat this side until the bottom-surface develops deep golden-brown spots and the cheese melts

Step 19: This would take about two to three minutes

Step 20: Press down the Quesadilla so the cheese melts

Step 21: Once the bottom has turned golden and crisp, flip the Quesadilla over carefully and allow the other side to brown up

Step 22: Once done, transfer to the serving plate

Step 23: Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut to form triangular portions of the quesadilla

Step 24: Serve the Bean Spinach And Corn Quesadilla along with Spicy Mexican Salsa, for a weeknight dinner, followed by a dessert of Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe