Dine and Dash: How to Make a Zucchini Quesadilla in Less Than 10 Minutes

Since they're so easy to make and such a hit with kids, quesadillas make a great go-to dish for lunch at home or the occasional quick dinner. But without a little variety, they can get old fast. Luckily, the basic ingredients of this quesadilla - a tortilla and a mild cheese - both have flavors that can be complemented by a wide variety of ingredients, making it easy to keep this dish fresh. One of our favorite ways to keep quesadillas fun is to add a seasonal ingredient like zucchini to the mix. This zucchini quesadilla recipe is not only nutritious and tasty, it's also a snap to prepare -- a perfect summer treat.



Zucchini Quesadillas
serves 2

2 whole wheat tortillas
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
½ zucchini, washed, trimmed, and cut into a fine julienne
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
thinly sliced red onions for garnish (optional)

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1) Place a 10 or 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil. When it's hot add the zucchini and sea salt, and saute for 4 minutes, until wilted and brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

2) Add half the remaining oil, heat, and then add a tortilla. Heat for a minute, add the cheese on one side, along with the pepper. Edge heat down to medium, add the zucchini, and fold. Cook on each side a minute or two.

3) Repeat for the second tortilla.

4) Slice, garnish with red onions of using, and serve.

- By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell

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