Avocado Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Avocado Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 vine-ripened tomatoes; 2 firm-ripe California avocados; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 cup sour cream; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro); 8 (6 to 7-inch) flour tortillas; 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 2/3 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack; Coriander sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

4 vine-ripened tomatoes
2 firm-ripe California avocados
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
8 (6 to 7-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 2/3 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack
Coriander sprigs for garnish

1
Seed tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
2
Quarter avocado, removing pit, and peel.
3
Cut avocado into 1/4-inch dice.
4
In a small bowl stir together tomatoes, avocado, onion, lemon juice, and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper.
5
In another small bowl stir together sour cream, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
In a lightly oiled non-stick skillet, lay a tortilla.
7
Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
8
Place another tortilla on top of cheese.
9
Heat until cheese melts.
10
Make 3 more quesadillas.
11
Cut quesadillas into 4 wedges.
12
Top with avocado and sour cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, 2 firm-ripe California avocados, 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Avocado Quesadillas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avocado Quesadillas

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