Spicy Corn Quesadillas

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I collect quesadilla recipes and this is a great meatless one. It is the best with corn cut fresh from the cob."

 

• Ready In: 52mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 cups corn, fresh,frozen,or canned cut
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 -2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (I use half of each)
• 8 flour tortillas (8-10 inch)

directions

1. Let the oil heat in a large skillet.
2. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.
3. Add in the carrot; saute for 2 mintues.
4. ADd the jalapeno pepper, corn, cumin, coriander, and cilantro; stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes; stir often.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste; remove skillet from heat.
7. Add in the cheese; stir.
8. Cover and let stand for a minute or two, until the cheese is partly melted.
9. Spread 1/8 of the filling onto the lower half of each tortilla--leave 1/2 inch border from the edge.
10. Fold the plain half of the tortilla over the filling.
11. Place the quesadilla in a heated, lightly oiled skillet and cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and filling is heated.
12. Cut into wedges and serve.

Reviews

[Larawithoutau]

I did not use the grated carrot, otherwise followed the recipe with the exception of adding a thin layer of sour cream to the inside of the tortilla prior to putting together. I like (if I don't have fresh corn) using canned no salt added vaccuum packed corn, it tastes the freshest and is slightly sweet too. Thanks for sharing!