Spicy Corn Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Spicy Corn Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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.

1163

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 carrot, grated, and more.

Yes, Spicy Corn Quesadillas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Corn Quesadillas

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