ZUCCHINI-BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS

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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Zucchini     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 14 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
6 ounces zucchini blossoms, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
2 cups corn tortilla flour (masa harina; 9 ounces)
1 1/2 cups warm water
7 ounces Oaxacan string cheese, shredded
Equipment: 2 (6-inch) squares cut from a 1-quarts sealable plastic bag; a tortilla press; a comal (flat metal griddle) or metal pizza pan (not nonstick)
Accompaniment: salsa

Steps:

  • Cook onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato breaks down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add blossoms and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine tortilla flour, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and knead until a uniform dough forms, about 1 minute.
  • Pinch off enough dough to form a 1 1/2-inch ball and transfer to a plate; dough should be moist but not sticky. If necessary, knead in a little more tortilla flour or water. Form remaining dough into about 13 (1 1/2-inch) balls, transferring to plate, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Press 1 ball of dough between plastic squares in tortilla press to form a 5 1/2- to 6-inch tortilla (less than 1D16 inch thick). Peel off 1 plastic square, then, holding tortilla in your palm, put 1 rounded tablespoon cheese (1/2 ounce) on one side of tortilla and spread 1 rounded tablespoon filling in a flat layer over cheese, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Fold tortilla in half, using plastic square as an aid, and pinch edges to seal, flattening slightly.
  • Make more quesadillas in same manner, arranging them in 1 layer and covering with plastic wrap.
  • Very lightly oil comal (or pizza pan), then heat over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Cook quesadillas, 3 at a time, until edges loosen from comal and brown spots appear on underside, 2 to 4 minutes, then turn over and cook, gently pressing quesadillas flat with a metal spatula if necessary, until brown spots appear on underside, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately with salsa on the side.

Akash Mehboob
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These quesadillas are a great way to change up your usual quesadilla routine. They're unique and delicious.


Kevin Haltom
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I made these quesadillas for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Junior Bradley
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I had some trouble finding zucchini blossoms, but I eventually found them at a local farmers market. The quesadillas were worth the effort.


rabar abdulwahed
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These quesadillas are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Imran Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The zucchini blossoms were delicious.


Bojlo Bu
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a good way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Matt Thomas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the quesadillas were perfect. The zucchini blossoms were a nice touch.


Tiahmmy alhameen
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The quesadillas were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ali Abbasi
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I thought the quesadillas were a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give them more flavor.


Genesis Hernandez
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My family loved these quesadillas. They're a great way to use up summer zucchini.


Lena Collom
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I've never tried zucchini blossoms before, but I'm so glad I did in this recipe. They were crispy and flavorful.


Divinekelly Eghosa
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These quesadillas were a hit at my last party! The zucchini blossoms added a unique and delicious flavor.