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Corn Quesadillas
Servings = 2 | Serving size =1 quesadilla
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.
Leftovers are sort of like cold pizza (an acquired taste).
| 1/2 tsp | grapeseed oil |
| 1/4 | poblano chili (seeded and diced) |
| 1 | ear corn (shave kernels from the cob) |
| 2 | green onions (sliced) |
| 1/2 medium | red bell pepper (seeded and julienned) |
| 1/4 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1 Tbsp | (per serving) cilantro leaf (chopped) |
| spray oil | |
| 4 | reduced-fat corn tortillas |
| 2 ounces | reduced-fat Monterey jack cheese (shredded) |
Heat the grapeseed oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the chili. Cook for about 3 - 5 minutes until soft.
Add the corn and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the corn kernels, tossing frequently, until they begin to brown.
Add the green onions and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the red pepper, cumin and salt and cook for 5 minutes until the red pepper begins to soften.
Turn off the heat and add the cilantro and toss until blended into the vegetable mixture.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large non-stick cookie sheet inside while the oven is preheating. After it is hot, spray the cookie sheet lightly with oil and place 4 flour tortillas on top of the cookie sheet.
Top each tortilla with the 1/4 of the corn mixture and then 1 ounce of shredded Monterey jack cheese.
Place a tortilla on top of the corn and cheese forming the quesadilla. Spray very lightly with oil. Return the cookie sheet to the oven and turn on the broiler.
Cook for about 3 – 5 minutes on each side. Turn at least once.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 quesadilla | Servings 2
Calories 447 | Calories from Fat 103
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat 5g (24%)
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 18 mg (6 %) | Sodium 363 mg (15 %)
Total Carbohydrates 72g (24%) | Sugars 3g
Dietary Fiber 9g (37%) | Protein 17g
Vitamin A 31% | Vitamin C 71 % | Calcium 27% | Iron 18%
Vitamin K 79 mcg | Potassium 488 mg | Magnesium 133 mg
"Sex is good, but not as good as fresh sweet corn."
-Garrison Keillor, American humorist
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is one of those recipes that wouldn't be possible without a non-stick pan and spray oil. The quesadillas that you get at Mexican restaurants are greasy because they use so much oil on the griddle (and no one is really paying attention to your arteries).
