Quesadillas Tomatillas

1. 1

   Preheat oven to broil.

2. 2

   Remove leaves and stem from tomatillo.

3. 3

   Cut in half; cut into 1/3 inch slices, but leave a small flap of skin holding together.

4. 4

   Sprinkle salt between slices.

5. 5

   Broil 7 minutes to remove moisture.

6. 6

   Cut the remaining skin flaps.

7. 7

   Remove the stem and tip of the jalapeno.

8. 8

   Slice across to make rings; remove the white centers.

9. 9

   Remove the seeds if you want the dish less spicy.

10. 10

    Cut the cheese into butter-pat size pieces.

11. 11

    Place both tortillas in a frying pan.

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    Lay the cheese out on one tortilla, leaving some space between pieces.

13. 13

    Lay the jalapeno out evenly over the tortilla, then the tomatillo out evenly.

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    Sprinkle cilantro to taste.

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    Fold the tortilla in half.

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    Press the edges slightly to seal.

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    Repeat for the second tortilla.

18. 18

    Cook on a range at medium-low heat 15 minutes each side.

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    After about 5 minutes, press edges again to seal better against melted cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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