Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1.
Heat 2 teaspoons (10ml) oil in a 10-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet over high heat until the oil just starts to smoke.
- 2.
Add zucchini, season with salt, and cook, tossing and stirring frequently, until zucchini is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- 3.
Add corn kernels and continue cooking, tossing frequently, until corn is lightly browned, about 2 minutes longer.
- 4.
Add jalapeño and cook, tossing constantly, until softened, about 30 seconds.
- 5.
Stir in cilantro and transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
- 6.
Add cheese to the zucchini mixture and mix to combine.
- 7.
Spread half of the mixture evenly over half of one tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold the tortilla over and seal edges by pressing down firmly. Repeat with remaining filling and second tortilla.
- 8.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil in the same skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 9.
Carefully add both folded tortillas and cook, swirling and moving tortillas around, until golden brown and puffy on the first side, about 2 minutes.
- 10.
Using a flexible metal spatula, flip quesadillas, season with salt, and continue cooking until golden brown and puffy on the second side, about 2 minutes longer.
- 11.
Transfer quesadillas to a paper towel to drain. Cut into triangles and serve immediately.