Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup summer squash, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup white corn, sliced from the cob
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterrey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sweat, without obtaining any color, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add squash, zucchini, corn and black beans and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Place 4 tortillas on a large baking sheet. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of cheese. Top with vegetable mixture and cilantro. Top with remaining cheese, and finally the remaining tortillas.
  • Bake until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and let quesadillas cool slightly.
  • Slice in quarters and serve with salsa.