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Squash Blossom Quesadillas
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A cheesy way to use these gorgeous seasonal blossoms! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.foodandwine.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 2
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
1 teaspoon
Canola oil (divided)
2 8 inch
Flour tortillas
2/3 cup
Mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/4 cup
Crumbled queso fresco cheese (divided)
1 tablespoon
Green onions (thinly sliced,)
6
Squash blossoms (pistils and stems removed)
Step by Step Instructions
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon of canola oil in a non-stick skillet. Place one tortilla in the skillet and scatter 1/3 cup of the mozzarella and about 2 tablespoons of the queso fresco cheeses evenly over the top. Sprinkle some of the sliced green onions over the cheese, then lay 3 blossoms onto one side of the tortilla. Gently fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side over moderately high heat.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then slice both quesadillas into wedges.