Mexican Street Corn Quesadillas

Spicy, simple and oh so delicious. These Mexican Street Corn Quesadillas are the perfect vegetarian meal, easily made into a Mexican feast!
Ingredients
- 340 g tin of sweetcorn (drained (285g drained weight))
- 1/2 tsp sunflower oil
- 50 g light mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 40 g sliced jalapenos in brine (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ancho chilli powder
- 120 g cheddar cheese (grated)
- 4 small corn quesadillas
- 20 g cheddar cheese (grated)
- 50 g light mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
Add ½ tsp sunflower oil to a frying pan over a medium high heat. Add 285g corn to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until it starts to char
- 2
Once the corn is charred, add to a bowl along with 50g light mayonnaise, ½ tbsp lime juice, 40g sliced jalapenos in brine, ¼ tsp sea salt and ¼ tsp ancho chilli powder. Mix to combine
- 3
Add 120g grated cheese and stir to combine. Set aside
- 4
Heat 4 corn tortillas directly over the fire on a gas hob or in a frying pan to warm through and char slightly
- 5
Divide the corn mixture and spread over half of each of the 4 corn quesadillas. Sprinkle 20g grated cheese over each quesadilla and fold over
- 6
Spread the outside of each quesadilla with 50g light mayonnaise
- 7
Fry in a pan for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Serve with your favourite toppings
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