Chorizo, Black Bean And Corn Quesadillos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 chorizo sausage links, chopped (4-inch each)
    1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup frozen whole corn, thawed
    1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
    1/3 cup cilantro pesto sauce (see below)
    6 flour tortillas (8 inch size)
    1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
    For pesto
    3 bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
    1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 garlic clove
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons water
Preparation
    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 - 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    Spread cilantro pesto evenly on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese . Spoon chorizo mixture on half of each tortilla. Wipe skillet clean.
    Cook, tortilla side down, in a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute or until lightly browned. Fold tortilla in half over filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve immediately with remaining pesto.
    Pesto Sauce: Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth; stopping to scrape down sides. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

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