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Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas with Corn Relish

Using raw vegetables in these grilled quesadillas yields a crisp-tender texture and a decidedly fresh flavor. Because this dish takes little preparation and uses the season’s best produce, it’s a great meal to prepare on a busy summer day.

Ingredients

serves 4

Vegetable oil, for grill
4 ears corn, kernels removed, or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed, half thinly sliced crosswise, the other half cut into 2-inch lengths
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces)
1 yellow squash, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
  1. Step 1

    Heat grill to low (see page 367 for instructions); lightly oil grates.

    Step 2

    Make corn relish: In a bowl, combine corn kernels, sliced scallions, lime juice, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

    Step 3

    Place tortillas on a work surface. Dividing evenly, sprinkle half the cheese on lower half of each tortilla; top with squash, bell pepper, scallion pieces, and remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold top half of tortillas over filling to enclose.

    Step 4

    Grill quesadillas, covered, until browned in spots and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut into wedges; serve immediately with corn relish.

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