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:

  1. 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.

  2. Lightly grease a sheet pan with 1 tsp oil and pre-heat your oven to 375 F.

  3. With adult supervision, chop zucchini and onion into a small dice, and place into a large mixing bowl.

  4. Rinse and drain corn and add it to the large mixing bowl.

  5. Add in 1 tbsp of taco seasoning and mix until evenly distributed.

  6. 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.

  7. Repeat step 6 for the remaining 4 tortillas.

  8. Lightly brush on oil onto the tops of your quesadillas. You can use a clean paper towel dipped in oil to do this.

  9. Bake in your pre-heated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing into wedges and serving.

Fun Fact: The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible!