Zucchini Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Zucchini Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Sweet Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Zucchini, Halved And Quartered; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Coriander; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Cumin; 4 Medium Flour Tortillas; Olive Oil Non Stick Cooking Spray; 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1/4 cups Salsa, For Serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Sweet Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Zucchini, Halved And Quartered
1/4 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Ground Coriander
⅛ teaspoons Ground Cumin
4 Medium Flour Tortillas
Olive Oil Non Stick Cooking Spray
8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 cups Salsa, For Serving (optional)

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook until slightly tender, about 6-7 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Add in zucchini, salt, coriander and cumin and cook until tender, about 7-8 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and drain any liquid.
6
Place zucchini mixture in a medium bowl.
7
Wipe skillet clean.
8
Lightly spray flour tortillas with nonstick cooking spray.
9
Place one tortilla in skillet.
10
Top with half of the cheese and half the zucchini mixture.
11
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro.
12
Top with additional flour tortilla.
13
Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
14
Carefully flip and continue to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cheese has melted.
15
Remove quesadilla from the pan and place it on a plate while you continue to make the other quesadilla in the same manner.
16
Let quesadillas cool slightly and cut into wedges.
17
Serve with a fresh salad and salsa.
18
Notes: These can also be cooked in a panini or sandwich press.
19
Cook for about 5-6 minutes on medium heat until cheese is melted.

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* 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: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 cup Sweet Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pound Zucchini, Halved And Quartered, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Quesadillas falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Zucchini Quesadillas

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