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Sweet Corn, Poblano and Onion Yellow Corn Quesadillas

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These poblano, corn and onion quesadillas are a delicious appetizer or snack. Recipe yields 4 quesadillas ro 8 servings.
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword appetizer, corn, cotija, meatless, monterey jack, poblanos, snack, sweet onions, yellow corn tortillas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 258
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE QUESADILLAS:

  • 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil divided
  • 1 large sweet onion halved and sliced thin
  • 2 poblano peppers seeds removed and sliced into rings
  • kosher salt
  • 1 cup sweet corn thawed if frozen
  • 6 ounces freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese or pepper jack
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese
  • 8 yellow corn tortillas

FOR THE CILANTRO LIME CREMA:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on a griddle at 375 degrees.
  • Add onions and a pinch of salt, use tongs to toss and spread out. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add poblano peppers and another pinch of salt. Toss and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Add corn, toss and spread in an even layer. Allow the vegetables to cook, undisturbed for 3 to 4 more minutes in order to caramelize. Using tongs, transfer vegetables to a nearby bowl.
  • Add remaining oil to the griddle, spread it out evenly and lay down tortillas. Sprinkle with a little grated jack cheese. Divide vegetables among tortillas, top with Monterey jack cheese and Cotija. Top with second tortilla and carefully flip once the underneath is crispy and deep golden, then repeat.
  • Cut in half and serve with cilantro lime crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 2wedges | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 1mg