Spicy Corn Quesadillas

Name: Spicy Corn Quesadillas
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)

12 ingredients

12 steps

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)

Directions

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.