Spicy Corn Quesadillas - cooking recipe

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)
Preparation
    Let the oil heat in a large skillet.
    Add the onion and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.
    Add in the carrot; saute for 2 mintues.
    ADd the jalapeno pepper, corn, cumin, coriander, and cilantro; stir to combine.
    Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes; stir often.
    Add salt and pepper to taste; remove skillet from heat.
    Add in the cheese; stir.
    Cover and let stand for a minute or two, until the cheese is partly melted.
    Spread 1/8 of the filling onto the lower half of each tortilla--leave 1/2 inch border from the edge.
    Fold the plain half of the tortilla over the filling.
    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.
    Cut into wedges and serve.

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