Chorizo, Black Bean, and Corn Quesadillas

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 4 (4-inch) chorizo sausage links, chopped
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp. Cilantro Pesto
  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (8oz.) pkg. shredded Mexican chees blend

Directions

  1. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned. Add black beans, corn and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  2. Spread Cilantro Pesto evenly on each tortilla. Spoon chorizo mixture on half of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese. Wipe skillet clean.
  3. Cook tortilla side down , in lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute or until lightly browned. Fold tortillas over filling.

  4. Serve immediately.

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