Meal Kit
Mexican Elotes Quesadillas
with chipotle-lime crema and corn salsa
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Vegetarian
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Chipotle Crema
- 1 Shallot
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- ½ oz. Cilantro
- ½ oz. Grated Cotija
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates67g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat32g
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Protein22g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Heat-Safe Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince cilantro.
Cut tomatoes into 1/4" rounds. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.Halve lime and juice.Peel and mince shallot.Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
2 Cook the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add corn, shallots, and jalapeños (to taste) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned and tender, 4-6 minutes.Add tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir constantly until tomatoes are tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer to a heat-safe mixing bowl. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Add 5 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for crema) and half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish) to bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.While filling cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Crema
In another mixing bowl, combine chipotle crema, 1 tsp. remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
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4 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly divide half the shredded cheese among tortillas. Top evenly with 3/4 the filling (to taste; reserve remaining for topping), then remaining shredded cheese.
Fold tortillas over filling, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat with remaining tortillas. -
5 Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook filling to medium-low heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Working in batches, place two or three quesadillas in hot pan (there should be no overlap). Cook until golden-brown, 2-4 minutes per side.
Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding 1 tsp. olive oil for each batch, if necessary.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, halving quesadillas, if desired, and topping with crema, remaining filling (to taste), cotija, and remaining cilantro. Bon appétit!
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