Description
These Zucchini and Bean Quesadillas are stuffed with charred zucchini, tender beans, two types of melty cheese and loads of flavor. They’re cooked until golden crisp and served with a fresh and summery peach and corn salsa for an extra burst of delicious flavor!
Ingredients
2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise
2 ears corn
2 tsp. EVOO
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
4 oz. monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large whole grain tortillas
Peach & Corn Salsa Ingredients:
Grilled corn from above
2 peaches, diced
1/2 red onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 serrano, diced
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
1/4 c. chopped basil
1 lime, juiced
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Brush the zucchini slices and ears of corn with EVOO. Cook the zucchini for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until tender and char marks appear. Set aside. Grill corn for 6 to 9 minutes, turning often, until charred. Once cooked and cool enough to handle, chop the zucchini into bite size pieces and remove the corn kernels from the cob.
- To make the salsa, toss the grilled corn with all the remaining salsa ingredients.
- Toss the chopped zucchini with the great northern beans, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Combine the monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese. Set aside.
- Place one large tortilla in the cast iron pan over medium heat. Working quickly, on half of the tortilla sprinkle a small handful of the cheese mixture and 1/4 of the bean and zucchini mixture. Top with another small handful of cheese. Fold the top half over. Repeat with a second tortilla (You can fit two tortillas in the pan at one time).
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadillas with a large spatula and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melty.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas. Cut each quesadilla into 2 or 3 wedges. Serve with peach and corn salsa and enjoy!
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