Goat Cheese Zucchini Quesadillas with Grilled Corn Pico de Gallo

Goat Cheese Zucchini Quesadillas with Grilled Corn Pico de Gallo
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Bursting with summer veggies, you won't feel guilty eating all of these quesadillas by yourself.

Ingredients

2 ears corn, husks removed 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided kosher salt Black pepper 1 Small zucchini, thinly sliced (about 1 c.) 1 Small squash, thinly sliced (about 1 c.) 1/2 pt. grape tomatoes, quartered (1 c.) 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped (1/3 c.) 1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro 1/2 Small jalapeño, minced (optional) Juice of 1/2 lime (2 tbsp.) 8 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 c.) 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (2 c.)

Instructions

Heat grill pan over high heat. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 9 minutes, rotating sides every 3 minutes, until kernels are softened and surface is lightly charred on all sides. Remove to plate and let cool. Place zucchini and squash slices in medium-sized bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. on grill pan, arrange slices in single layer; grill for 2 minutes per side or until softened with light grill marks. Remove to bowl and grill remaining slices; let cool slightly. Cut corn off cobs into large bowl. Add tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno (optional), lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir gently to combine; season with salt and pepper. Arrange 4 tortillas on clean work surface. Place 1/2 cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese on each and arrange zucchini and squash slices in single layer on top. Crumble about 1/4 cup of goat cheese on top of each one. Place remaining tortillas on top of cheese and vegetables and press down lightly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and grease lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place one quesadilla on skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden brown; flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheeses are melted and both sides are browned. Continue cooking remaining quesadillas. Cut into quarters and serve with corn pico de gallo.

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