Corn Zucchini And Black Eyed Pea Quesadillas Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 1 cup frozen black-eyed peas
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs), divided
 1 cup seeded, diced tomato
 Avocado1/4 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Cilantro2 1/2 Tablespoon, minced
 2 tablespoons minced purple onion
 1 tablespoon seeded, minced jalapeno pepper
 Lime juice2 Tablespoon
 Ground cumin1/4 Teaspoon
 Garlic powder1/8 Teaspoon
 Vegetable cooking spray
 1 cup julienne-cut zucchini
 Whole kernel corn1 Cup (16 tbs), frozen
 Flour tortillas4
 Cheddar Cheese3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Monterey jack cheese3/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Combine peas and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until tender; drain well.
Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, tomato, and next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well.
Set aside.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
Add zucchini; saute 3 minutes or until tender.
Add corn; saute 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in peas.
Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; top tortillas with cheeses and zucchini mixture.
Top with remaining tortillas.
Bake at 400° for 8 minutes or just until tortillas are crisp and cheese melts.
Cut each into thirds.
Place on individual serving plates; top with tomato mixture.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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