COWBOY CAVIAR QUESADILLAS

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Cowboy caviar is a wonderful appetizer on its own, which I often serve with tortilla chips in place of salsa. But when combined in a cheesy quesadilla ... it's next level!

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the grill
2 to 3 ears fresh corn, husked
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 avocados, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped or 1/2 container cherry tomatoes, quartered
2/3 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Safflower oil or other neutral oil with a high smoke point, for frying
2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the cowboy caviar: Preheat a grill pan over high heat or prepare a grill for high heat and oil the grill grates. Place the corn on the grill pan or grill and cook, turning, until charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut off the kernels and put in a medium bowl. Add the black beans, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes and scallions.
  • Put the lime juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and whisk together. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until coated. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  • For quesadillas: Lay the tortillas on a work surface. Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Flip and top one side of each tortilla in this order: 1/4 cup cheese, a healthy helping of cowboy caviar and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the tortillas over the filling and gently press.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, cook the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortilla is lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with more cowboy caviar. Enjoy!

Jeffrey Williams
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I love these quesadillas! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Shankar Nath
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These quesadillas were really easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


MINDY LOVE
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Emmanuel Nkrumah
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I'm not a big fan of quesadillas, but I really enjoyed these. The cowboy caviar filling was really refreshing and the quesadillas were perfectly crispy.


Hasnain Jawad
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These quesadillas were delicious! The cowboy caviar filling was so flavorful and the quesadillas were perfectly crispy.


Oppo A37s
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I made these quesadillas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Dua Gull
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These quesadillas were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Surendra Dhami
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I've made these quesadillas several times and they're always a hit. I love that they're so versatile - you can use any type of beans, corn, or salsa that you like.


The Mrz boYz
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These quesadillas were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought cowboy caviar and it worked perfectly.


bonface macharia
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The corn and avocado made them really creamy and flavorful.


Maecy Welmon
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The cowboy caviar filling was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise these quesadillas were great.


Dutch
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Sawar Ajam
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The cowboy caviar filling was flavorful and refreshing, and the quesadillas were perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making these again.