Fresh Fig Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
- 4 (9 inch) flour tortillas ⓘ
- 2 cups coarsely shredded cheese (recommended Spanish Manchego, aged Cheddar, California Dry Jack, or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup trimmed and diced firm ripe green figs or 1 cup black fig ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons minced red onions
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°; brush a large baking sheet with olive oil.
- Place the tortillas on the baking sheet.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the cheese on the bottom half of each tortilla.
- Add a layer of figs (use about 1/4 cup for each tortilla).
- Sprinkle each with about 1/2 tablespoons red onion and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro; then top with 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over to make half-circles; press down lightly.
- Bake about 8 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown on the bottom.
- Using a wide spatula, carefully turn the tortillas over; bake another 3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board; cut (using a knife or scissors) each one into 4 wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
432
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).