Zucchini, Corn, Black-Bean, and Jack-Cheese Quesadillas

Tish's Note:

One of those email recipes I haven't tried yet, but it sounds so good with a margarita on a summer afternoon that I thought I would share it. Hope you enjoy!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 small zucchini , grated and drained on paper towels (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup defrosted frozen corn , drained on paper towels
• 1 small red onion , chopped
• 2 jalapeno chiles , seeds and ribs removed,chopped
• 1 2⁄3; cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¾ lb monterey jack cheese , grated
• 8 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, jalapenos, beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
2. Toss gently to distribute the seasonings and then stir in the cheese.
3. Heat the oven to 200 degrees F.
4. Set the tortillas on a work surface.
5. Put about 1/3 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla.
6. Spread the filling to the edge and then fold the tortilla over the filling.
7. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 Tbs of the oil over moderate heat.
8. Add two of the quesadillas to the pan and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts, about 1-1/2 minutes per side.
9. Remove from the pan and keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
10. Repeat in batches with the remaining oil and quesadillas.
11. Cut the quesadillas in wedges and serve.

Reviews

[Sue Lau]

These were DELICIOUS! I loved the flavors, they were very Southwest. I left the jalapenos and the cheese separate, and added that as I made each one (I made full "pancake" quesadillas and cut them like pizzas, and added jalapenos only to those who like it HOT!) I also used butter on the tortillas instead of oil as I think it gives a better flavor. I did find an excess of bean-type filling and some cheese...this may call for extra tortillas!!!!

[Mary the Great]

Very good! No oil needed. You can toast the tortillas (wheat are just as good) in a dry sauce pan.

[Chef #369951]

Didn't have zucchini on hand, so used chopped, seeded tomatoes. Delish!