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Confetti Corn Quesadillas Recipe

"This easy and convenient meal is easily changed to fit any family's picky eaters. You can even sneak in protein, dairy and veggies and the kids will never know this is relatively good for them. I try to keep a batch in the fridge for a quick and hearty lunch." Carey Hunt, Portland, Oregon

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Confetti Corn Quesadillas Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield: 10 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
10 flour or whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
Sour cream, salsa and guacamole, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.
Lightly brush oil over one side of each tortilla. Place two tortillas, oil side down, on a griddle. Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture over half of each tortilla; fold over. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Cut into wedges. Repeat. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole if desired. Yield: 10 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 quesadilla (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 293 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 575 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Confetti Corn Quesadillas in Taste of Home December/January 2010

Keep Guacamole Fresh

I like to make guacamole ahead of time for my favorite chicken quesadillas. I’ve found that if the avocado pit is added to the guacamole and the dish is covered, the guacamole retains its pretty, green color. —Pam Ubl, Coon Rapids, Minnesota