Smoky Black Bean and Pork Quesadillas
Crispy golden tortillas stuffed with seasoned ground pork, tender black beans, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, served alongside warm seasoned corn.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 6
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $4.30/serving
Dietary
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- quick
- comfort food
- kid-friendly
- smoky
Ingredients
- 2 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 8 ounce Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 12 flour tortillas (medium)
- 1 package frozen sweet corn
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Stir in drained black beans to warm through, then transfer mixture to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat. Add frozen sweet corn and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro, transfer to a serving bowl, and keep warm.
- Wipe out skillet and return to medium heat. Place a flour tortilla in the pan, layer one half with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and seasoned pork and bean filling, fold over, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with the seasoned sweet corn.
Notes
To speed up cooking, assemble quesadillas on a large baking sheet and toast them under the oven broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 910
- Protein: 49.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fat: 40.3 g
- Fiber: 6.2 g
- Sodium: 1499 mg
- Saturated Fat: 18.1 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 134 mg