Quesadillas de Calabacita y Elote (Courgette and Sweetcorn Quesadillas)
Corn tortillas folded around soft courgette, sweetcorn and melting cheese, crisped in a dry pan until the edges blister.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and green pepper for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 2
Add the garlic and courgettes and cook for 6 minutes, stirring, until tender and lightly browned.
6 min - 3
Stir in the sweetcorn and oregano and cook for 2 minutes more. Season well and stir through the coriander. Tip into a bowl.
- 4
Wipe out the pan and heat it over a medium heat. Warm a tortilla for 30 seconds so that it bends without cracking.
- 5
Scatter a quarter of the cheese over half the tortilla, add a quarter of the filling and fold over. Repeat with the others, working in batches.
- 6
Cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the cheese has melted and the tortilla has golden freckles. Serve hot, cut in half.
5 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.