Description
Zucchini Corn Quesadillas are a deliciously vibrant dish that brings the flavors of summer right to your table. With crunchy tortillas enveloping a warm filling of sweet corn and tender zucchini, topped with melty cheese, these quesadillas make for an irresistible snack or light meal. Quick and easy to prepare, they can be served with salsa or a fresh salad for added zest. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, these quesadillas will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the zucchini and corn until the zucchini is bright green and slightly tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in half of the cheese.
- Place one tortilla on a clean surface; spoon the veggie mixture onto one half, fold it over like a taco.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Light Meal
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg