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Published: Jun 22, 2023 · Modified: Aug 24, 2023 by Luci Petlack

Roasted Corn Salsa w. Zucchini Quesadillas

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Zucchini Quesadillas with Fresh Corn Salsa. This easy vegetarian summer dinner recipe is a winner for everyone. Fresh veggies are the perfect way to have a no cook dinner! #zucchini #quesadillas #dinner #vegetarian
Zucchini Quesadillas with Roasted Corn Salsa

Have I ever told you the traumatizing story of our family’s fateful zucchini summer? For those of you who’ve grown zucchini at home, you’ll totally relate! So let’s quickly whip up these zucchini quesadillas with a delicious roasted corn salsa and I’ll tell you the whole thing…

I grew up on 13 acres. Most of the land is covered in olive trees, but my mom and dad turned quite a bit of space into gardens at one point. We grew tomatoes (when the deer didn’t eat them), pumpkins (I won 2nd place in the pumpkin growing contest one year), some berries, and all sorts of flowers. The most robust crop of them all, however, was the zucchini.

Not only do zucchini plants produce a great number of vegetables (technically a fruit, but let’s ignore that), but they grow to be HUGE. Like bicep and tricep size.

And I don’t mean my arm size. Like, my brothers’ arm sizes and they are big guys. Needless to say, it takes a few meals to get through one or two zucchini.

So my mom got creative. We had zucchini patties (actually quite tasty), zucchini cake, zucchini bread, vegetable marinara sauce, and tons more.

We were all actually pretty tolerant (and even enjoyed) most of the experimenting until one fateful night…

My mom put this weird business on the table. We had to ask before spooning some onto our plates. Y’all. Zapplesauce. Yeah. So imagine apple sauce, but made with shredded zucchini. I’m not sure I even tasted it. I just couldn’t wrap my mind around it…

Zucchini Quesadillas with Roasted Corn Salsa

CONTENTS

  • Roasted Corn Salsa
    • When Should You Pick Zucchini?
    • How to Drain Zucchini
    • Roasted Corn
    • More Summer Produce Recipes
  • ROASTED CORN SALSA + ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS
    • Ingredients
      • Roasted Corn Salsa
      • Zucchini Quesadillas
    • Instructions
      • Roasted Corn Salsa
      • Quesadillas
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Roasted Corn Salsa

After that fateful summer, I was suspicious of new things on the table, but I’m now game for pretty much anything and understand the reality of growing zucchini – they are PROLIFIC!

And now as an adult, zucchini is on frequent rotation in our house in dinner recipes because it’s friendly to my husband’s Low FODMAP diet.

And these zucchini quesadillas are my perfect happy place. Quesadillas come together so quickly and they’re so tasty. The onions add a bit of crunch with the sauteed zucchini. Read below for how to get water out of the zucchini too!

And the roasted corn salsa (a great way to use up extra cooked corn by the way) is the perfect tasty topping. You can use whatever kind of flour tortilla you like, but the spinach ones makes it all a bit more fun!!

Easy Summer Dinner Recipe with fresh zucchini and corn

When Should You Pick Zucchini?

Now that I have my own small garden, I understand how a zucchini can get out of hand in size, but I also understand why you shouldn’t let it.

The size of summer squash you see in the market – roughly 6-8″ is the right size. Smaller can be ok, but that is really the happy spot.

If you let the zucchini get too big, you’ll end up with big seeds in the middle that aren’t enjoyable and the delicate flavor will disappear.

I think zucchini just end up getting bigger and watered down. So if you’re straining zucchini shreds for a recipe, you’ll be overwhelmed with all the liquid that separates.

How to Drain Zucchini

If you’ve cooked or baked with zucchini, you’ve likely seen in recipes calling for shredded zucchini that they want you to drain it. Zucchini is full of water, which contributes to its mild (bland?) taste.

In order to pull out some of that water and get to the heart of the produce (and not have a watery dish), salt shredded zucchini lightly, and let sit over a fine mesh strainer or in a cheesecloth for 15 minutes. Then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Roasted Corn

This roasted corn salsa is the perfect addition to any quesadilla, tacos, or even a delicious fish. The truth is, you can cook the corn however you like in this recipe – even just boiled, but it won’t be quite as tasty.

Grilled on the BBQ or grill is ideal. You can also do an oven roast on it, or the easiest way is to cut corn off the cob and then pan sear it. However you do it, however, you’ll love the flavor!

More Summer Produce Recipes

If you want more summer produce recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Here are all my summer recipes, including those that just take good in the summer.

These seasonal summer recipes feature the fruits and vegetables you’ll readily find in summer months.

And be sure to check out these hot weather dinner ideas because I know how hard that struggle can be!

Zucchini Quesadillas
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5 from 11 votes

ROASTED CORN SALSA + ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS

Looking for a delicious no cook summer dinner recipe? Yeah, I usually am as well. These zucchini quesadillas are the perfect combination of fresh produce for great nutrients and just plain deliciousness. Topped with roasted corn salsa, it's summer perfection!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican, New American
Keyword: dinner, easy dinner, vegetables, vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Luci Petlack

Ingredients

Roasted Corn Salsa

  • 1 ear sweet corn grilled or pan seared*
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt

Zucchini Quesadillas

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 large (10-in spinach or herb tortillas)
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Roasted Corn Salsa

  • To pan sear,  simply cut raw kernels off corn cob. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add corn, cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn starts to brown! Let cool if desired.
  • Combine roasted kernels with green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside. Can be made up to 1 day ahead of time.

Quesadillas

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and onion and cook until the vegetables being to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
  • Place one tortilla on a large plate. Spread the cheese evenly over it. Top with the warm vegetables and spread evenly. Place the second tortilla on top.
  • Return the same skillet used to cook the vegetables to medium-high heat. Slide the quesadilla into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until browned.
  • Slide it onto a cutting board and cut into wedges. Serve warm topped with the corn salsa.

Notes

Any kind of grilled or roasted corn is fine here. Pan sear recipe is included here, but grilled, bbqed, or roasted are all fine.
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Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Caroline says

    July 24, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    Love how quick and easy these are.

    Reply
  2. Nikki says

    July 24, 2023 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I am loving all the flavors in these quesadillas with the roasted corn salsa. They are perfect for an appetizer or midday snack.

    Reply
  3. Sara Welch says

    July 24, 2023 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a quick and easy recipe that does not disappoint! Easy, quick and packed with flavor; definitely, a new favorite salsa!

    Reply
  4. Ali says

    July 24, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    These zucchini quesedillas were so good!! Such an easy, quick weeknight meal, will definitely be making them again.

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth says

    July 24, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love experimenting with new zucchini recipes in the summer, so I’m so glad I came across this one! The zucchini with the onions and cheese in the quesadillas tastes delicious and the corn salsa complements the flavors nicely.

    Reply
  6. Oralia says

    July 04, 2023 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    Made these quesadillas last week and they were not only good and tata tú but super easy to do. Perfect summer recipe to not be in front of the stove for hours! I Can see this recipe being in rotation in our house from now on.

    Reply

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