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Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillos Recipe

Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillos Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 chorizo sausage links, chopped (4-inch each)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen whole corn, thawed
1/2 tsp cumin, ground
1/3 cup cilantro pesto sauce (see below)
6 flour tortillas (8 inch size)
1 (8 oz) package shredded mexican blend cheese
3 bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp water

Directions:

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	233.54 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.94g	17%
Cholesterol	11.59mg	4%
Sodium	504.76mg	21%
Potassium	158.29mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.45g	9%
Sugars	2.01g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	6.71g	13%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	64.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	303.69 Kcal (1271 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.23g	17%
Cholesterol	15.07mg	4%
Sodium	656.36mg	21%
Potassium	205.83mg	3%
Total Carbs	35.7g	9%
Sugars	2.62g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	8%
Protein	8.73g	13%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	3%
Iron	2.3mg	10%
Calcium	84.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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