Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Roasted Red Pepper Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Roasted Red Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped coarse; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red bell peppers, roasted; 2 tablespooms chopped fresh basil; Six ( 9-to10-inch) flour tortillas; 4 1/2 ounces soft mild goat cheese cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature; 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto*; 1 small onion, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; *Available at specialty food shops and many supermarkets

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped coarse
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, roasted
2 tablespooms chopped fresh basil
Six ( 9-to10-inch) flour tortillas
4 1/2 ounces soft mild goat cheese cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto*
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
*Available at specialty food shops and many supermarkets

1
In a skillet cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
2
Transfer onion mixture to a food processor and add roasted peppers, basil, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Blend sauce until smooth and transfer to a small bowl.
4
Sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
5
Put 1 tortilla on a work surface and spread with 1 piece of goat cheese, covering surface evenly.
6
Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over goat cheese and cover with one fourth of onion.
7
Repeat layering in the same manner, ending with a tortilla and gently pressing layers together.
8
Make 1 more layered quesadilla with the remaining tortillas, goat cheese, pesto and onion.
9
Spread top and bottom of each quesadilla with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
10
Heat a griddle or well-seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
11
Cook quesadillas, 1 at a time, gently pressing down with a metal spatula, until golden, about 4 minutes on each side.
12
Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve warm with roasted red pepper sauce.

431

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 small onion, chopped coarse, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 red bell peppers, roasted, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Roasted Red Pepper 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.

Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Roasted Red Pepper

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