Zucchini and Corn Quesadillas
Yield: 5 Quesadillas
Ingredients for Quesadillas:
2 tsp oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
1 can corn, rinsed and drained
2 tsp taco seasoning*
5 whole wheat tortillas
1 & 1/4 cup shredded cheese
Equipment:
Cutting board
Knife
Strainer
Large mixing bowl
Oven
Oven mitts
Sheet pan
Measuring cups and spoons
Small bowl
Small container or plastic bag
Ingredients for Taco Seasoning*:
1 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Directions:
To prepare taco seasoning mix together all the spices under the taco seasoning ingredient list in a small bowl. Store leftovers in a small container or plastic bag for future use.
Lightly grease a sheet pan with 1 tsp oil and pre-heat your oven to 375 F.
With adult supervision, chop zucchini and onion into a small dice, and place into a large mixing bowl.
Rinse and drain corn and add it to the large mixing bowl.
Add in 1 tbsp of taco seasoning and mix until evenly distributed.
On your sheet pan, place a tortilla and place 1/4 cup cheese on half of the tortilla. Place 1/4 cup of your veggie mixture on top of the cheese, and sprinkle on a little extra cheese. Fold tortilla in half and press down gently.
Repeat step 6 for the remaining 4 tortillas.
Lightly brush on oil onto the tops of your quesadillas. You can use a clean paper towel dipped in oil to do this.
Bake in your pre-heated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing into wedges and serving.
Fun Fact: The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible!