Spicy Corn Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, grated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups corn, fresh,frozen,or canned cut
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 -2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
8 flour tortillas (8-10 inch)

Directions:

Let the oil heat in a large skillet.
Add the onion and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.
Add in the carrot; saute for 2 mintues.
ADd the jalapeno pepper, corn, cumin, coriander, and cilantro; stir to combine.
Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes; stir often.
Add salt and pepper to taste; remove skillet from heat.
Add in the cheese; stir.
Cover and let stand for a minute or two, until the cheese is partly melted.
Spread 1/8 of the filling onto the lower half of each tortilla-leave 1/2 inch border from the edge.
Fold the plain half of the tortilla over the filling.
Place the quesadilla in a heated, lightly oiled skillet and cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and filling is heated.
Cut into wedges and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	731.33 Kcal (3062 kJ)
Calories from fat	354.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.39g	61%
Cholesterol	78.97mg	26%
Sodium	799.28mg	33%
Potassium	544.86mg	12%
Total Carbs	68g	23%
Sugars	2.94g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	31.54g	63%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	26%
Vitamin A	1mg	35%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	721.5mg	72%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.11 Kcal (922 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.85g	61%
Cholesterol	23.77mg	26%
Sodium	240.56mg	33%
Potassium	163.99mg	12%
Total Carbs	20.46g	23%
Sugars	0.88g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	23%
Protein	9.49g	63%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	35%
Iron	0.8mg	15%
Calcium	217.2mg	72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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