Grilled Zucchini Quesadilla wtih Charred Tomato Salsa
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise, ¼-inch thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 white corn tortillas
8 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded
2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
½ cup Ancho chile paste
1 cup charred tomato salsa
Charred Tomato Salsa
4 ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1 jalapeno
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 scallion, chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Directions
- Heat a grill over medium-high heat. Brush the zucchini with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill turning once for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Cut in half.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place tortilla in skillet and brush with chile paste. Add shredded cheese to cover half of the tortilla (about ½ ounce). Add 1-2 slices of grilled zucchini and top with scallions. Top with more shredded cheese. Cook for approximately 1 minute, until the tortilla softens. Fold tortilla in half. Flip and cook on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cut quesadillas in wedges and serve with Charred Tomato Salsa.
Charred Tomato Salsa
- Position rack in upper part of oven and preheat the broiler. Line a pan with foil.
- Place the tomatoes and jalapeno in the pan and broil, turning them as needed, until the skins blacken and split, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Core the tomatoes and stem the jalapeno. Puree the tomatoes with jalapeno, oil, garlic and scallions in a blender. Add cilantro and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until blended.
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