Wilted Turnip Green Goat Cheese Quesadilla with Avo

Name: Wilted Turnip Green Goat Cheese Quesadilla with Avocado Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Flesh Only, Small Dice (Roma Tomatoes Are Best, But Use What You Have On Hand); 7 Small Radishes Quartered, Blanched Until Tender; 3 Nasturtium Petals With Steams, Finely Chop Stems And Chiffonade Petals, Plus More For Garnish; 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Fine Rough Chopped; 1 Avocado, Peeled Large Diced; Salt To Taste; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 3 Scallions, Bottoms Sliced, Tops Chopped And Reserved For Filling; 2 Small Spanish Onions Thick Julienne; 2 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 4 Turnip Tops, Washed, Dried, Rough Chop Leaves, Remove Most Stems And Reserve The Bulbs; Olive Oil; 4 Whole Wheat Tortillas (or Any Kind On Hand); 2 Tablespoons Goat Cheese Per Tortilla

Servings: persons

2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Flesh Only, Small Dice (Roma Tomatoes Are Best, But Use What You Have On Hand)
7 Small Radishes Quartered, Blanched Until Tender
3 Nasturtium Petals With Steams, Finely Chop Stems And Chiffonade Petals, Plus More For Garnish
3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Fine Rough Chopped
1 Avocado, Peeled Large Diced
Salt To Taste
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
3 Scallions, Bottoms Sliced, Tops Chopped And Reserved For Filling
2 Small Spanish Onions Thick Julienne
2 cloves Garlic, Sliced
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
4 Turnip Tops, Washed, Dried, Rough Chop Leaves, Remove Most Stems And Reserve The Bulbs
Olive Oil
4 Whole Wheat Tortillas (or Any Kind On Hand)
2 Tablespoons Goat Cheese Per Tortilla

1
For the pico de gallo: In a medium bowl add the pico de gallo ingredients together, using the scallion bottoms and reserving the tops for the filling.
2
Set aside until ready to serve.
3
For the filling: In a saute pan, lightly caramelize onions.
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Add in garlic and deglaze the pan with lemon juice.
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Add turnip greens and cover.
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Let wilt for about 10-15 minutes, stirring a few times so as not to char the pan.
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Add the reserved scallion tops and cover for 2 minutes.
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To assemble the quesadillas: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a flat skillet.
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One tortilla at a time, place on the pan.
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Add filling to one side of the tortilla, then crumble goat cheese over top of filling.
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Fold tortilla over top (take care when folding it over so as not burn yourself).
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When both sides are crisp and golden brown, remove it from the pan and set aside.
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Check the heat on the pan and continue making the rest.
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You can keep assembled quesadillas in a warm oven until theyre all finished.
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When youre ready to serve, cut each quesadilla into thirds, and place one tip on the other for plating.
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Top with pico de gallo and chiffonade nasturtium.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Flesh Only, Small Dice (Roma Tomatoes Are Best, But Use What You Have On Hand), 7 Small Radishes Quartered, Blanched Until Tender, 3 Nasturtium Petals With Steams, Finely Chop Stems And Chiffonade Petals, Plus More For Garnish, 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Fine Rough Chopped, and more.

Yes, Wilted Turnip Green Goat Cheese Quesadilla with Avocado Pico de Gallo 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.

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Wilted Turnip Green Goat Cheese Quesadilla with Avocado Pico de Gallo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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