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Roasted Corn Quesadilla

  • Yield: 8 Servings
  • Level: Intermediate

Time

  • Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 45 minutes
  • Inactive: 1 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 3 Ears White Corn
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1/4 Red Onion
  • 1/2 Cup Black Beans
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Roasted Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 6 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
  • 6oz Jack Cheese
  • 6oz Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 Medium Flour Tortillas
  • 5 Tablespoons Scallions

Preparation

  • Mince Chipotle Peppers
  • Seed And Mince Jalapeno
  • Dice Onion
  • Dice Roma Tomatoes
  • Dice Red Bell Pepper
  • Chop Cilantro
  • Shred Jack Cheese
  • Shred Cheddar Cheese
  • Slice Scallions

Directions

Chipotle Sour Cream

  • Mix diced chipotle, lime juice, and sour cream.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Quesadilla Filling

  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
  • Over medium flame or on a grill pan, roast corn.
  • Let corn cool and cut kernels off cob.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, add olive oil, jalapenos, red onions, and black beans.
  • Saute until onions are translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, corn kernels, and roasted red bell pepper.
  • Stir and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, cumin, and 3 tablespoons cilantro.
  • Remove from heat and let rest.

Quesadillas

  • Evenly distribute mixture, remaining cilantro, jack cheese, and cheddar cheese among 4 tortillas.
  • Top with remaining tortillas.
  • Place tortillas on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, until cheeses have melted and quesadillas are warmed through.
  • Serve immediately with chipotle sour cream, garnish with scallions.
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