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Barbecued Quesadillas with Ontario Sweet Corn

1 September 2012
By NNL Staff
Food Now

THUNDER BAY – Food Now – There is no shortage of Sweet Corn in Thunder Bay. Our friends at Foodland Ontario share a recipe for Barbecued Quesadillas with Ontario Sweet Corn.

Nutrients per serving

Protein: 27.0 grams
Fat: 22.0 grams
Carbohydrates: 60.0 grams
Calories: 546

Sweet Corn

Barbecued Quesadillas

These quesadillas are ideal for lunch, a picnic or cut into wedges and served as an appetizer. They are great served hot or at room temperature.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: Not available
Barbecuing Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 4 (2 quesadillas per serving)

Ingredients:

1 cup (250 mL) cooked Ontario Corn kernels
1 medium Ontario Tomato, seeded and finely diced
Half small Ontario Sweet Red, Green or Yellow Pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced cooked ham or smoked turkey
1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped fresh coriander (optional)
2 tbsp (25 mL) salsa
8 flour tortillas (7 to 8-inch/18 to 20 cm)

Preparation:

Preheat barbecue to medium heat. In medium bowl, stir together corn, tomato, red pepper, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, ham, coriander and salsa. Lay tortillas on baking sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup (125 mL) filling on half of each; fold over to form semicircle.

Place on barbecue, pressing top slightly; barbecue for 30 to 60 seconds. With wide spatula, carefully turn so as not to spill filling (don’t worry, a little will probably spill out). Barbecue for 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately, whole or cut into wedges.