Not Exactly Chili's Restaurant's Vegetarian Quesadillas

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of "Not Exactly Chili’s Restaurant’s Vegetarian Quesadillas," a delightful twist on a restaurant classic. These quesadillas are loaded with a vibrant medley of black beans, sweet corn, and diced red bell peppers, seasoned with a bold blend of ground cumin and chili powder for a smoky kick. Melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses bring the creamy richness you crave, while fresh cilantro and green onions add a refreshing finish. Perfectly crisped in a skillet, these golden tortillas are ready in just 25 minutes, making them an easy and satisfying option for busy weeknights. Serve with tangy salsa and cool sour cream for the ultimate vegetarian comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 0.5 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup (for serving) Sour cream
• 1 cup (for serving) Salsa

Directions

Step 1

In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 2

Add the black beans, corn, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the green onions and chopped cilantro. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small drizzle of olive oil (about 1/2 tablespoon). Place one tortilla in the skillet.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over half of the tortilla. Spoon 1/4 of the black bean and corn mixture on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to close, pressing down gently with a spatula.

Step 5

Cook the quesadilla for 2–3 minutes on one side, then carefully flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden and crispy.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and filling.

Step 7

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1499.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2911.7

Total Fat 194.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 457.1mg	0%
Sodium 6918.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 127.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 3195.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1549.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 26.1%