Best 7 Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas Recipes

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Zucchini blossom quesadillas are a delectable culinary creation that blend the delicate flavors of zucchini blossoms with the savory goodness of cheese and tortillas. These quesadillas are a delightful appetizer or main course, perfect for showcasing the vibrant colors and flavors of summer produce. Let's explore the art of crafting these delectable treats, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the perfect cooking technique.

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ZUCCHINI-BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Zucchini     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 14 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
6 ounces zucchini blossoms, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
2 cups corn tortilla flour (masa harina; 9 ounces)
1 1/2 cups warm water
7 ounces Oaxacan string cheese, shredded
Equipment: 2 (6-inch) squares cut from a 1-quarts sealable plastic bag; a tortilla press; a comal (flat metal griddle) or metal pizza pan (not nonstick)
Accompaniment: salsa

Steps:

  • Cook onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato breaks down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add blossoms and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine tortilla flour, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and knead until a uniform dough forms, about 1 minute.
  • Pinch off enough dough to form a 1 1/2-inch ball and transfer to a plate; dough should be moist but not sticky. If necessary, knead in a little more tortilla flour or water. Form remaining dough into about 13 (1 1/2-inch) balls, transferring to plate, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Press 1 ball of dough between plastic squares in tortilla press to form a 5 1/2- to 6-inch tortilla (less than 1D16 inch thick). Peel off 1 plastic square, then, holding tortilla in your palm, put 1 rounded tablespoon cheese (1/2 ounce) on one side of tortilla and spread 1 rounded tablespoon filling in a flat layer over cheese, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Fold tortilla in half, using plastic square as an aid, and pinch edges to seal, flattening slightly.
  • Make more quesadillas in same manner, arranging them in 1 layer and covering with plastic wrap.
  • Very lightly oil comal (or pizza pan), then heat over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Cook quesadillas, 3 at a time, until edges loosen from comal and brown spots appear on underside, 2 to 4 minutes, then turn over and cook, gently pressing quesadillas flat with a metal spatula if necessary, until brown spots appear on underside, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately with salsa on the side.

QUESADILLAS DE FLOR DE CALABAZA (ZUCCHINI BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS)



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These quesadillas de flor de calabaza are very popular in Mexico. The bacon grease gives the quesadillas another level of tastiness plus they crisp up beautifully. If bacon grease is unavailable, feel free to use lard, oil, or butter.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 teaspoon bacon drippings
2 corn tortillas
2 slices Manchego cheese
6 zucchini blossoms

Steps:

  • Melt bacon grease in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas in the skillet. Top each tortilla with 1 slice of Manchego cheese and 3 zucchini blossoms. Fold tortillas in half.
  • Cook until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese starts to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until the other side is crispy, lightly browned, and the cheese has melted, 1 more minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 407.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SQUASH BLOSSOM QUESADILLA



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Provided by Chef Debbi Dubbs

Number Of Ingredients 14

4-6 squash blossoms, stems and stamens removed, chopped
4 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 ears of corn, roasted, cut off the cob
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1-2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, grated
8 flour tortillas
Salt and pepper to taste
Tomatillo Salsa
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
1/2 - 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (depending on how much heat you want)
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste,
squeeze of fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together all ingredients together seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. 2. Heat a grill pan or griddle, add 1 Tb. butter. Add a tortilla and cook it on one side until it puffs (about 30 seconds). 3. Flip tortilla over and sprinkle over entire surface 1/4 cup of squash blossom filling. 4. Top with another tortilla, and after cheese has melted and the two tortillas stick together (a couple of minutes), flip quesadilla and cook for a couple of minutes more. 5. Repeat for the remainder of the filling and tortillas. 6. For the Tomatillo Salsa 7. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse to combine. Blend on low speed until a coarse puree is formed. 8. Pour into a bowl, taste and add more salt or lime if desired. Salsa can be thinned with a bit of water if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

SQUASH BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Olive oil, for cooking
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
10 individual fresh squash blossoms, or 1 (6-ounce) can
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 sprigs fresh epazote, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 pound queso blanco, grated

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan with a little oil and saute the onion, garlic, and the roasted poblano pepper for 5 minutes, until the onions have become translucent. Then, add the squash blossoms and deglaze with chicken stock. Add the epazote, and cook for another 5 minutes until squash blossoms have wilted. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
  • To compose the quesadilla lay the 2 of the tortillas on a flat surface. Distribute the cheese equally on both tortillas. Then, spread 1/2 of the squash blossom filling over the cheese. Cover with the other tortilla, place on heated griddle on nonstick saute pan with a little oil, and cook for 3 minutes on each side. When nice and golden brown on each side and cheese has melted, remove and cut into quarters.

ZUCCHINI BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS



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If you have a bumper crop of zucchini or bought a bunch at the farmers market, save the blossoms! They have a delicate flavor and can be used in a variety of recipes, like these quesadillas. Sargento® Authentic Mexican Shredded Cheese adds great flavor to the filling.

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

FILLING:
4 Tbsp. Onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 Garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 Jalapeño pepper, minced
16 Zucchini blossoms, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR QUESADILLAS:
8 Corn tortillas
Zucchini blossom filling
2 cups Sargento® Authentic Mexican Shredded Cheese

Steps:

  • Sauté onion in oil until translucent, add garlic, jalapeño and cook for 2 more minutes. Incorporate zucchini blossoms and sauté until cooked down and liquid has evaporated, season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve.
  • Heat the tortillas on both sides until they are soft and pliable, fold in half. Divide the cheese and filling among the 8 tortillas, place on a skillet over medium heat until the tortilla is golden, flip and cook until the other side of the tortilla is golden, and the cheese is completely melted. Remove from heat.
  • Place quesadillas on a warm plate and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories calories, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 0 g

SPICY ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS



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My family loves Mexican food, so I created this easy recipe one summer when our garden was bursting with zucchini. For milder quesadillas, use Monterey Jack instead of pepper Jack cheese. If you want them spicier, add some red pepper flakes or chopped jalapenos. -Linda Taylor Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Salsa, sour cream and pickled jalapeno pepper slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in 1 teaspoon butter for 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and taco seasoning; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat., Spread remaining butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas butter side down on a griddle. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup zucchini mixture over half of each tortilla; fold over., Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS



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A quesadilla is a tortilla typically filled with beans and shredded cheese then folded before being toasted or fried. Our version features cheese and cooked vegetables. Sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and bottled salsa make great accompaniments to quesadillas, so serve them on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
Salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup frozen corn kernels (4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups grated pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
  • Add zucchini and frozen corn kernels; cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is soft and corn is tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, if using.
  • Brush one side of all tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; lay 2 tortillas, oiled side down, on a baking sheet. Place half of the filling on each, and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place remaining 2 tortillas on top, oiled side up; press down gently with a spatula to seal.
  • Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning once, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly. To serve, slice each quesadilla into wedges.

Tips:

- When selecting zucchini blossoms, choose ones that are fully open and have a bright yellow color. Avoid blossoms that are wilted or have brown spots. - Before using the blossoms, carefully remove the stamens and pistils from the center of the flower. This will help to prevent the quesadillas from becoming bitter. - To make the quesadillas, use a light hand when filling the tortillas. Overfilling can make them difficult to fold and seal. - If you don't have a quesadilla maker, you can cook the quesadillas in a regular skillet over medium heat. - Serve the quesadillas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Zucchini blossom quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They're perfect for using up fresh zucchini blossoms from your garden. With their crispy tortillas, creamy cheese, and delicate zucchini blossoms, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy zucchini blossoms, give this recipe a try!

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