Best 18 Quesadilla With Goat Cheese Asparagus Mushrooms And Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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Quesadillas, a delightful Mexican dish, offer a versatile platform for culinary creativity. This article presents a mouthwatering quesadilla recipe that combines the flavors of tangy goat cheese, earthy asparagus, savory mushrooms, and a vibrant roasted tomatillo salsa. The combination of these ingredients promises a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the details of this delectable dish, ensuring a perfect quesadilla experience.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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From All Recipes. This one is for me! I never would have thought of putting cilantro with goat cheese. I made this when I happened to have all of the ingredients on hand. Quick dinner with some fruit. I used plain goat cheese, but the herbed kind would have been even better. Yum!

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  • Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese. Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas.
  • Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.
  • Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 224.3, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

ASPARAGUS, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces thick cut bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, plus more as needed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 pound pencil asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese (about 1/2 cup)
4 10-inch flour tortillas
11/4 teaspoons chopped tarragon, dill, or parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 to10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all the pan drippings.
  • 2. Add 1 teaspoon butter and the shallots and cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asparagus to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the asparagus are bright green and tender; about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • 3. Spread a thin layer of cheese over a tortilla and scatter a quarter of the herbs on top. Place the tortilla cheese-side up in the skillet. Scatter a quarter of the bacon and asparagus on the lower half of the tortilla, then fold the tortilla over and press lightly. Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes on each side. If the pan gets dry, add butter, as needed. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.

STEAK QUESADILLAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO AND APPLE SALSA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (1-pound) skirt steak
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa, recipe follows
Eva's Chunky Guacamole, recipe follows
1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 green apples, such as Granny Smith, quartered
2 whole cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 white onion
2 jalapeno chile, stemmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 serrano chile, finely minced
2 small lemons, about 4 tablespoons
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the steak in a glass dish. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour to tenderize, turning the steak occasionally.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add the steak and saute to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.
  • Place 4 tortillas in the skillet with the pan juices and heat over medium-high heat, working in batches if necessary. Place 1/2 cup cheese on top of each one and top with 4 ounces sliced meat. Place the remaining 4 tortillas on the top. Cook until the cheese start to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and the cheese is melted, another 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Remove the quesadillas from the skillet. Peel open the quesadilla and spoon about 1/2 cup Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa on top. Close the quesadilla and slice into quarters. Serve with Eva's Chunky Guacamole.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, onion and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
  • In a large bowl, place the avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano, lemon juice, and salt, to taste. Stir gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
  • Cook' s Note: To keep the guacamole from turning brown, press a pit from one of the avocados into the center of the dish. Remove it before serving.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed
5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly chopped
Scant 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Salt

Steps:

  • Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
  • For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
  • For the Roasted version:
  • Preheat a broiler.
  • Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE



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Roasting veggies always needs revamping every now and then, and I like to experiment by pairing them with different dressings or cheeses. I happened to love goat cheese and had extra on hand. I paired it with asparagus, and they lived happily ever after.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup herbed goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 75.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ROASTED TOMATILLO AND GARLIC SALSA



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Tomatillos, lots of garlic and spicy jalapenos charred under the broiler give this salsa a rich, earthy flavor. If you like your salsa very hot, added roasted Jamaican scotch bonnets instead of the jalapeno.

Provided by SairajB

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 head garlic cloves, separated and peeled
3 fresh jalapeno peppers
1 bunch fresh cilantro
½ cup water, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
  • Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 1 g

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Many types of greens would be delicious in these quesadillas. Spinach is the quickest to wilt and the easiest to find.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Two quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach or 1 bunch spinach, stemmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
4 corn tortillas
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach but do not dry. If using bunch spinach, chop coarsely. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir in the spinach. Raise the heat, and stir just until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat. Press down on the spinach with the back of your spoon, and drain off any water in the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in the pan. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip the quesadilla over in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Crisp and cheesy, these Mexican-style snacks from field editor Jeri Dobrowski of Beach, North Dakota are fun and flavorful. "We hosted a family reunion one spring and made a fiesta dinner. Everyone loved these quesadillas," notes Jeri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Vegetable oil
8 flour tortillas (7 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa and guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and jalapenos in olive oil until tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Add cilantro; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat., Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet; add one tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/3 cup mushroom mixture and another tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese and mushroom mixture, adding more oil as needed. Serve with salsa and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

WILD MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Central Market recipe for Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas...best with Mango guacamole (guac made with mango salsa rather than tomato/pepper)

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories     Cheese

Time 23m

Yield 24 wedges, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces sliced mushrooms, combination of shiitake and crimini and oyster
1/4 cup julienned red bell pepper
1/4 cup julienned green bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
7 ounces goat cheese
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Saute the mushrooms, red bell pepper and green bell pepper in the olive oil in a skillet for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and green onions. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the goat cheese.
  • Spread 3 heaping tablespoons of the mushroom, bell pepper and goat cheese mixture over 4 tortillas. Top with the remaining tortillas.
  • Grill on a flat griddle or in a large skillet on both sides until golden brown.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 427.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 11.8

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Appetizer     Bake     Broil     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Poker/Game Night     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as a Luncheon or Supper Entrèe; 8 as an Hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 11

Quesadillas
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and separated into rings
eight 6- to 7-inch flour tortillas
1/2 pound pepper Jack cheese, coarsely shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
Cumin Lime Cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • For Quesadillas:
  • Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • In a large shallow baking pan, toss asparagus with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. In another large shallow baking pan, toss onion with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until coated well. Roast vegetables in upper and lower thirds of oven, shaking pans occasionally and switching position of pans in oven halfway through baking, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool vegetables and cut asparagus into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Grease a large baking sheet. On sheet, arrange 4 tortillas in one layer and divide vegetables, pepper Jack, and coriander among them. Cover quesadillas with remaining 4 tortillas.
  • Brush top tortillas with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and broil quesadillas about 3 inches from heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With a metal spatula, turn quesadillas over and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Make cumin lime cream while quesadillas broil.
  • For Cumin Lime Cream:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together well cream ingredients.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with cumin lime cream.

GOAT CHEESE 'N' VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



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The roasted veggies and goat cheese make this an elegant party food. We love to top them with our favorite salsa for an extra kick! -Sara Longworth of Philadelphia, Pennslvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small eggplant, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, lemon juice, chili powder and cayenne; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Stir in cilantro. , Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese over one side of each tortilla. Place two tortillas, plain side down, on an ungreased baking sheet; spread each with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture. Top each with another tortilla. Repeat. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 tortillas
1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
5 1/3 ounces chavrie fresh goat cheese
3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Lay out 6 tortillas on a table.
  • Divide the Chavrie® up evenly among the tortillas and spread out to the edges.
  • Drain the peppers and slice in 1/4 inch strips.
  • Evenly distribute the roasted red peppers strips among the cheese on the tortillas.
  • Top each with the remaining tortillas.
  • Sauté the quesadillas in the butter or oil in a non stick pan until each side is golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • Place on a towel to drain.
  • Cut each quesadilla into six wedges and serve with your favorite salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 1449.2, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 17.3

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Easy and elegant quesadillas made with fresh asparagus and soft goat cheese. A royal combination of flavors for that Southwestern fix. Perfect for family meals and fancy enough for guests. Delicious!

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  • Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese. Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas. Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.
  • Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 371.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Easy and elegant quesadillas made with fresh asparagus and soft goat cheese. A royal combination of flavors for that Southwestern fix. Perfect for family meals and fancy enough for guests. Delicious!

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  • Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese. Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas. Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.
  • Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 371.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

POTATO, GREENS, AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Food Processor     Potato     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Goat Cheese     Pan-Fry     Tomatillo     Mustard Greens     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/3 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (5 to 6 ounces)
1 1/3 cups jarred salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed mustard greens (from 1 bunch), divided
4 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas
3 ounces chilled fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 275°F. Steam potatoes until tender, about 8 minutes. Place in large bowl; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss to coat. Cool potatoes 15 minutes. Mix in Jack cheese. Meanwhile, blend salsa and 2/3 cup (packed) greens in mini processor until greens are finely chopped.
  • Arrange tortillas on work surface. Divide remaining greens between bottom half of each. Top greens with potato mixture, then goat cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa mixture for each. Fold plain tortilla halves over filling, pressing to compact. Brush with oil.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas, oiled side down, in skillet. Brush tops with oil. Cook until quesadillas are brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 3 or 4 wedges. Serve with remaining salsa.

GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Categories     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Basil     Bell Pepper     Summer     Tortillas     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 12

For Sauce
1 small onion, chopped coarse
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, roasted (procedure follows)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
six 9- to 10-inch flour tortillas
a 4 1/2-ounce log soft mild goat cheese such as Montrachet, 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.

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • In a skillet cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Transfer onion mixture to a food processor and add roasted peppers, basil, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend sauce until smooth and transfer to a small bowl. (Sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.)
  • Put 1 tortilla on a work surface and spread with 1 goat cheese piece, covering surface evenly. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over goat cheese and cover with one fourth of onion. Repeat layering in the same manner, ending with a tortilla and gently pressing layers together. Make 1 more layered quesadilla with the remaining tortillas, goat cheese, pesto, and onion. Spread top and bottom of each quesadilla with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat a griddle or well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook quesadilla, 1 at a time, gently pressing down with a metal spatula, until golden, about 4 minutes on each side. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve warm with roasted red pepper sauce.
  • To Roast Peppers:
  • Using a long-handled fork, char peppers over an open flame or on a rack set over an electric burner, turning them, until skins are blackened, 4 to 6 minutes. (Or broil peppers on a rack of a broiler about 2 inches from heat, turning them every 5 minutes, 15 to 20 minutes, or until skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Keeping peppers whole, peel them, starting at blossom end. Cut off pepper tops and discard seeds and ribs.

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Easy and elegant quesadillas made with fresh asparagus and soft goat cheese. A royal combination of flavors for that Southwestern fix. Perfect for family meals and fancy enough for guests. Delicious!

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  • Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese. Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas. Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.
  • Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 371.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

QUICK ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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This is a classic Mexican blender tomatillo salsa. Once the tomatillos are roasted there is no cooking involved. Serve this tangy, medium-hot salsa with roasted or microwaved tortilla chips, or use it for quick tacos or as an easy condiment for grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups, serving six to eight

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chilies, roasted if desired (see below), seeded for a milder salsa, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
About 1/2 cup water, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place the tomatillos on top, stem side down. If you wish to roast the chilies, place them on the baking sheet as well. Place under the broiler at the highest rack setting and broil two to five minutes, until charred on one side (the chilies will be charred after a minute or two). Turn over and broil on the other side for two to five minutes, until charred on the other side. Remove from the heat. If you have roasted the chilies, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop.
  • Transfer the tomatillos and chilies to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil. Add the onion, cilantro and 1/4 cup water to the blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 186 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

* To save time, use pre-made salsa or pico de gallo instead of making your own roasted tomatillo salsa. * If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or cream cheese. * For a vegetarian quesadilla, omit the chicken. * You can add other vegetables to the quesadilla, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. * Serve the quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Conclusion:

The quesadilla with goat cheese, asparagus, mushrooms, and roasted tomatillo salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy goat cheese, flavorful asparagus and mushrooms, and tangy roasted tomatillo salsa, this quesadilla is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this quesadilla a try. You won't be disappointed!

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