Ingredients
Produce
- 1 ripe yellow peach
- ½ red onion, sliced into 1/3-inch rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Dairy
- 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Grains
- 4 8-inch whole grain tortillas
Oils and Condiments
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Pre-heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to prepare for grilling the fruits and vegetables.
- Prepare Peach Slices: Slice the yellow peach in half from pole to pole and remove the pit. Cut each half lengthwise into ½-inch slices and thread these peach slices onto metal or bamboo skewers for easy grilling.
- Brush and Grill: Lightly brush the peach skewers and red onion rounds with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place them on the hot grill. Cook the peaches for about 2 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Grill the onion rounds for about 3 minutes per side until they become slightly charred and softened.
- Chop Grilled Ingredients: Once grilled, roughly chop the peaches and onions to prepare the filling for the quesadillas.
- Assemble Quesadillas: On one half of each whole grain tortilla, evenly sprinkle ¼ cup of grated pepper jack cheese. Top this with one quarter of the chopped peaches, onions, quartered cherry tomatoes, and cilantro leaves. Add another ¼ cup of cheese on top, then fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to close the quesadilla.
- Grill Quesadillas: Place the assembled quesadillas on the grill. Cook each side for about 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla turns crisp and golden brown.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into 3 triangles and serve immediately. Optionally, add guacamole on the side for an extra festive touch and flavor.
Notes
- Using a grill pan indoors can be a substitute if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- Metal or bamboo skewers should be soaked if bamboo to prevent burning.
- Whole grain tortillas add fiber and nutrition; feel free to substitute with gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Guacamole is optional but recommended for added creaminess and flavor contrast.
- Ensure the grill is properly heated before cooking for the best sear and grill marks on the fruit and onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
