Hominy Quesadillas with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

Name: Hominy Quesadillas with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large tomatillos, husked and halved; 1 large poblano chile, halved lengthwise, stemmed, and seeded; 1 peeled white onion, half chopped ( 3/4 cup), half cut into chunks, divided; 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving (12 limes); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup cooked or canned hominy, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cooked pinto beans or canned low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 4 8-inch reduced-calorie flour tortillas; 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled; Hot sauce, such as Cholula

Servings: persons

1
Coat grill grate or grill pan with cooking spray, and preheat over medium heat.
2
Coat tomatillos, poblano, and onion chunks with cooking spray.
3
Grill 10 minutes, or until tender and charred.
4
Pulse grilled onion chunks and tomatillos to coarse puree in mini food processor.
5
Add poblano and lime juice; blend just until poblano is chopped.
6
Transfer to bowl, and stir in cilantro.
7
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8
Pulse hominy, beans, and remaining 3/4 cup chopped onion in food processor until just beginning to stick together.
9
Press one-quarter hominy mixture over half of each tortilla.
10
Sprinkle with cheese, and season with salt and pepper, if desired, and hot sauce.
11
Fold tortillas in half to enclose filling, and lightly coat both sides with cooking spray.
12
Grill quesadillas 6 minutes, or until filling is heated through and tortilla is charred, turning once.
13
Let stand 2 minutes, then cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges.
14
Serve with tomatillo salsa and lime wedges.

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large tomatillos, husked and halved, 1 large poblano chile, halved lengthwise, stemmed, and seeded, 1 peeled white onion, half chopped ( 3/4 cup), half cut into chunks, divided, 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving (12 limes), and more.

Yes, Hominy Quesadillas with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!