Best 9 Zucchini Quesadillas Recipes

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Zucchini quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're made with a simple filling of zucchini, cheese, and your favorite seasonings, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. This recipe provides two different variations: a classic zucchini quesadilla and a black bean and corn zucchini quesadilla. The classic zucchini quesadilla is filled with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and a blend of spices. The black bean and corn zucchini quesadilla adds a bit of extra protein and flavor with the addition of black beans, corn, and a zesty salsa. Both versions are easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making them a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS



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A quesadilla is a tortilla typically filled with beans and shredded cheese then folded before being toasted or fried. Our version features cheese and cooked vegetables. Sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and bottled salsa make great accompaniments to quesadillas, so serve them on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
Salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup frozen corn kernels (4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups grated pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
  • Add zucchini and frozen corn kernels; cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is soft and corn is tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, if using.
  • Brush one side of all tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; lay 2 tortillas, oiled side down, on a baking sheet. Place half of the filling on each, and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place remaining 2 tortillas on top, oiled side up; press down gently with a spatula to seal.
  • Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning once, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly. To serve, slice each quesadilla into wedges.

GRILLED CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Bean     Tomato     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Cilantro     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the grilled vegetables:
2 ears of corn, unshucked
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch scallions (reserve 1 scallion for salsa)
For the salsa:
1 avocado, diced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 pint (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
For the quesadillas:
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Grill the vegetables:
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high, direct heat, preferably with hardwood or hardwood charcoal. Grill corn over direct heat, turning to cook evenly, until kernels are tender, about 20 minutes. Let corn steam in its husk 10 minutes, then shuck and cut kernels from cob. Transfer kernels to a large bowl.
  • While corn is grilling, brush cut sides of zucchini with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss scallions with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill zucchini and scallions over direct heat, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly. Coarsely chop zucchini and scallions, then toss with corn. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the salsa:
  • Combine avocado, scallion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
  • Assemble the quesadillas:
  • Arrange tortillas on a work surface. Dividing evenly, layer cheese, then beans, then grilled vegetables on one side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half to create half-moons.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low until hot, then cook 2 tortillas, turning once, until cheese is melted and tortillas are brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to serving plates, then cook remaining tortillas with remaining oil. Sprinkle quesadillas with cilantro leaves and serve with salsa and lime wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Vegetables can be grilled, covered, and chilled for up to 3 days.

SPICY ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS



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My family loves Mexican food, so I created this easy recipe one summer when our garden was bursting with zucchini. For milder quesadillas, use Monterey Jack instead of pepper Jack cheese. If you want them spicier, add some red pepper flakes or chopped jalapenos. -Linda Taylor Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Salsa, sour cream and pickled jalapeno pepper slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in 1 teaspoon butter for 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and taco seasoning; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat., Spread remaining butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas butter side down on a griddle. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup zucchini mixture over half of each tortilla; fold over., Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ZUCCHINI, CORN, BLACK-BEAN, AND JACK-CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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One of those email recipes I haven't tried yet, but it sounds so good with a margarita on a summer afternoon that I thought I would share it. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small zucchini, grated and drained on paper towels (about 1 cup)
1 cup defrosted frozen corn, drained on paper towels
1 small red onion, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeds and ribs removed,chopped
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
8 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, jalapenos, beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Toss gently to distribute the seasonings and then stir in the cheese.
  • Heat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Set the tortillas on a work surface.
  • Put about 1/3 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla.
  • Spread the filling to the edge and then fold the tortilla over the filling.
  • In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 Tbs of the oil over moderate heat.
  • Add two of the quesadillas to the pan and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts, about 1-1/2 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the pan and keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
  • Repeat in batches with the remaining oil and quesadillas.
  • Cut the quesadillas in wedges and serve.

PESTO-ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS



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These quick 'n easy quesadillas are perfect for the late night snacker with discriminating tastes, or the bachelor/ette cooking for one. (though multiples are entirely possible - cooking them simultaneously will surely take balancing!). When cut into smaller wedges, these are also ideal as appetizers, and can be served between warm and room temperature. (*a plus to serve on St. Patty's day, as all the ingredients are GREEN!)

Provided by maesyn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tortilla
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (store bought)
1/2 zucchini
1/4 avocado
grated monterey jack pepper cheese
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini into 1/2 cm wedges and sauté until outsides begin to get slightly crispy.
  • Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with Pam, turn the stove to medium-low heat, and lay down your tortilla.
  • Coat the entire tortilla with a thin coat of pesto.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • When zucchini is done, spread pieces over one half of the tortilla.
  • Cut avocado into slices and spread evenly over zucchini.
  • Fold over quesadilla, and turn heat up to medium-high.
  • Flip occasionally until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with light sour cream and salsa.

ZUCCHINI-BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Zucchini     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 14 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
6 ounces zucchini blossoms, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
2 cups corn tortilla flour (masa harina; 9 ounces)
1 1/2 cups warm water
7 ounces Oaxacan string cheese, shredded
Equipment: 2 (6-inch) squares cut from a 1-quarts sealable plastic bag; a tortilla press; a comal (flat metal griddle) or metal pizza pan (not nonstick)
Accompaniment: salsa

Steps:

  • Cook onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato breaks down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add blossoms and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine tortilla flour, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and knead until a uniform dough forms, about 1 minute.
  • Pinch off enough dough to form a 1 1/2-inch ball and transfer to a plate; dough should be moist but not sticky. If necessary, knead in a little more tortilla flour or water. Form remaining dough into about 13 (1 1/2-inch) balls, transferring to plate, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Press 1 ball of dough between plastic squares in tortilla press to form a 5 1/2- to 6-inch tortilla (less than 1D16 inch thick). Peel off 1 plastic square, then, holding tortilla in your palm, put 1 rounded tablespoon cheese (1/2 ounce) on one side of tortilla and spread 1 rounded tablespoon filling in a flat layer over cheese, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Fold tortilla in half, using plastic square as an aid, and pinch edges to seal, flattening slightly.
  • Make more quesadillas in same manner, arranging them in 1 layer and covering with plastic wrap.
  • Very lightly oil comal (or pizza pan), then heat over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Cook quesadillas, 3 at a time, until edges loosen from comal and brown spots appear on underside, 2 to 4 minutes, then turn over and cook, gently pressing quesadillas flat with a metal spatula if necessary, until brown spots appear on underside, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately with salsa on the side.

ZUCCHINI, CORN, BLACK-BEAN, AND JACK-CHEESE QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Zucchini, Corn, Black-Bean, and Jack-Cheese Quesadillas Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-9182

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small zucchini, grated and drained on paper towels (about 1 cup)
1 cup defrosted frozen corn, drained on paper towels
1 small red onion, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 pound Monterey jack, grated (about 1 quart)
8 large (burrito-size) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, jalapeños, beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss gently to distribute the seasonings and then stir in the cheese. 2. Heat the oven to 200°. Set the tortillas on a work surface. Put about 1/3 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla. Spread the filling to the edge and then fold the tortilla over the filling. 3. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add two of the quesadillas to the pan and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven. Repeat in batches with the remaining oil and quesadillas. Cut the quesadillas in wedges and serve.

CHICKEN ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS



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I had the best quesadillas at a restaurant in Vermont while on vacation and I wanted to duplicate them myself. This is what I cam up with and I think it's pretty close. It is a great way to use up all those zucchini. I bake my quesadillas in the oven, but feel free to make them any way you like. Make sure that you serve with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream for the full experience. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristy D.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 8 Quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 flour tortillas (Burrito Size)
1 lb chicken breast
2 zucchini (small to medium sized)
1 small onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups mozzarella cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Grill chicken until cooked through and then slice into small pieces.
  • Heat a pan with the olive oil and sautee onions, garlic, and zucchini until the zucchini becomes tender. This takes about 8-10 minutes.
  • On a pizza pan, lay one tortilla down and top with chicken, veggies, and half the cheese.
  • Put the other tortilla on top and bake for about 10 minutes or until the tortilla is browned and crispy.
  • Slice with a pizza cutter and serve with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream.

ZUCCHINI OLIVE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Zucchini Olive and Cheese Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
cooking spray
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/4 cups shredded zucchini
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 (8 inch) fat-free flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup diced tomato, divided
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive, divided
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add zucchini; sauté for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat; stir in oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Wipe pan clean with paper towels, and coat with cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat.
  • Add 1 tortilla to pan, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Top with half of the zucchini mixture, 1/4 cup tomato, 2 tablespoons olives, 2 tablespoons feta, and 1 tortilla.
  • Cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom.
  • Carefully turn quesadilla; cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Place quesadilla on a cutting board; cut in half using a serrated knife.
  • Repeat procedure with the remaining tortillas, mozzarella, zucchini mixture, tomato, olives, and feta.
  • Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Prep your veggies: Dice the zucchini and onion finely to ensure even cooking and distribution throughout the quesadillas.
  • Seasoning is key: Don't skimp on the spices! Cumin, chili powder, and salt add depth of flavor to the zucchini filling.
  • Choose the right cheese: A blend of mozzarella and cheddar offers a gooey, flavorful center to the quesadillas.
  • Cook until golden: Cook the quesadillas over medium heat until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and pico de gallo are all classic accompaniments to zucchini quesadillas.

Conclusion:

Zucchini quesadillas are a versatile and delicious vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their crispy tortillas, flavorful zucchini filling, and melted cheese, they're sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this zucchini quesadilla recipe a try!

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