Squash Blossom Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Squash Blossom Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil, for cooking; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced; 10 individual fresh squash blossoms, or 1 (6-ounce) can; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 3 sprigs fresh epazote, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas; 1/4 pound queso blanco, grated

Servings: persons

Olive oil, for cooking
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
10 individual fresh squash blossoms, or 1 (6-ounce) can
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 sprigs fresh epazote, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 pound queso blanco, grated

1
Heat a large saute pan with a little oil and saute the onion, garlic, and the roasted poblano pepper for 5 minutes, until the onions have become translucent.
2
Then, add the squash blossoms and deglaze with chicken stock.
3
Add the epazote, and cook for another 5 minutes until squash blossoms have wilted.
4
Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
5
To compose the quesadilla lay the 2 of the tortillas on a flat surface.
6
Distribute the cheese equally on both tortillas.
7
Then, spread 1/2 of the squash blossom filling over the cheese.
8
Cover with the other tortilla, place on heated griddle on nonstick saute pan with a little oil, and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
9
When nice and golden brown on each side and cheese has melted, remove and cut into quarters.

430

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, for cooking, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced, and more.

Yes, Squash Blossom Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Squash Blossom Quesadillas

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