This yummy snack? Yes, snack. Some people might call it a meal, but I’m not one of those people.
Whatever it is, it’s healthy and filling and yummy.
And cheeeesy.
Real meals? I don’t know if I can handle making a real meal right now. My to-do list at school is a little overwhelming, plus our latest DVD of Prison Break arrived, so I’m really busy.
But if I have to eat maple almonds and a cheesy corn quesadilla while I’m not making real meals, well, let’s just say I’m not complaining. Throw in a little leftover apple crisp, and I might even call that a well-rounded meal.
Except there’s no apple crisp left over other than a few straggler crumbles on my sweatshirt. Woops.
Mozzarella, Basil and Corn Quesadilla
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
This simple Mozzarella, Basil, and Corn Quesadilla is a healthier take on the classic quesadilla. Made with fresh produce on a whole wheat tortilla. Yum!
Ingredients
- 1 whole tomato, chopped
- 1/3 cup corn
- 4 leaves fresh basil, cut into ribbons
- 2 tortillas
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- hummus, optional
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Put the chopped tomatoes in a strainer and mix with the corn. Add salt and allow juices to drip out for a few minutes. Press on the mixture to make sure most of the moisture gets out. Add ¼ cup cheese to the mixture and stir.
- Preheat a skillet or a Panini press to medium-high heat.
- Spread a tortilla with hummus (optional) and top with the tomato mixture. Top with the remaining cheese and basil leaves, and place the other tortilla on top. Grill for a few minutes on each side until cheese is melted and outside of tortilla is toasted/grilled. For a more crispy outside, add a little butter or olive oil to the pan before grilling.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then cut into wedges and serve!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keywords: corn quesadilla, quesadilla recipe, vegetarian quesadilla
Maybe I’ll get around to a real meal by Friday. Maybe.
But in the meantime, this will be juuuust fine.
Hummus is never optional 😉
lol… so true.
Mmm so pretty and summer-like. Your photos could sell me just about anything, though 🙂
Aw, thanks! 🙂
I know the feeling! Sometimes there just doesn’t seem enough hours in the day to make a proper meal but this looks like an awesome substitute!
Isn’t it true? I usually end up bailing on my dinner plans at least once a week and making something like this instead.
You really can’t beat a good quesadilla.
Agreed!
Oh yeah! This looks like a perfect combo. And I agree with Aine: Hummus is always good:)
So true. You can’t go wrong!
Looks AMAZING and fresh. Your pics are so tempting!
It was awesomely fresh, for a quesadilla! Thanks! 🙂
Wow. Such beautiful colors. I really wish I had one of these right now. Yum!
And I wish I could give you one!
I miss my single days when I never had to make real meals. A lot, actually. (Don’t tell my husband.) These quesadillas, however, can totally count as a meal in my mind. Bonus that they are beautiful and quick.
Yes! That’s exactly what I miss, too. I think I made some variation of pasta or Mexican every single night.
This is right up my alley – gorgeous photos and flavors!
Thanks!
I so look forward to seeing a new post from you, Lindsay! These cheesy quesadillas might have to make an appearance at dinner tonight. 🙂
Ah yes! Are you a vegetarian, Soo?
I am not…but I sure do love veggie/cheesy quesadillas!
Oooh. I love piling on the veggies with quesadillas–these look great!
Me, too! And I love when they are still FRESH from summer!
My husband jokes that quesadillas were his standard bachelor dinner meals. So every now and then we have it for dinner and I add a little spin to it… this sounds delish and it looks so pretty!
It’s kind of a light quesadilla… if I made quesadillas for my husband I’d definitely beef it up a little bit (no pun intended). 🙂
Meal, snack, snack, meal. Sounds good to me and looks so delicious! Come over and visit we have the most amazing apple cake you will ever taste!
Apple cake? Did you say apple cake? You must have read my mind (check back tomorrow)!
This looks fantastic…when I’m on the road so much…this sort of thing is just what I crave! Yummers.
I’m always a sucker for quesadillas – sounds delicious! 🙂
Thanks Sonja – I actually thought of your bbq onion and gouda quesadillas when I was making this!
Newbie here … do you cook the corn first? I have corn on the cob I’d like to use. Also, are “tortillas” all the same size?
Hi Paula! You don’t have to cook the corn first. Corn right off the cob is actually really yummy and sweet and it has a great crunchy texture. Tortillas come in all different sizes. For this recipe, 8 inch tortillas or slightly smaller would probably work best.