Spicy Corn Quesadillas

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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)

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

803 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.1g 54% DV
Total Fat 38.2g 49% DV
Carbs 117g 43% DV
Fiber 43.7g 100% DV
Sugar 17.5g 35% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10695.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2760mg 59% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1194.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 188.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 960.8mg 74% DV
Iron 35.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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