Cooking with Carlos: Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas

 

 

 

 

Looking to change up your dinner routine? We've got an idea for you. Our Corporate Chef, Carlos Cisneros, from Monterrey, Mexico is here to show you how to make mouth-watering zucchini blossom quesadillas. Let's get started.

 

Here's what you will need:

 

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Ingredients: 

For the Stuffing:

1 0z Olive Oil
1 tbsp Epazote
10 oz Flor Calabaza (Zucchini Blossoms)
2 oz Diced Tomatoes
1 oz Diced Onion
1 oz Chopped Poblano Peppers
 

For the Quesadilla:

16 oz Shredded Oaxaca Cheese (or Monterey Jack)
Homemade Tortillas
Kosher Salt

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Pure Taqueria | Cooking with Carlos | January 2018 from Pure Taqueria on Vimeo.

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Directions:

Serves: 4
Makes 8 Medium Quesadillas

1. Saute onions and peppers on medium heat until soft 

2. Add zucchini blossoms and tomatoes

3. Saute 3-5 minutes until soft 

4. Turn off heat 

5. Mix in epazote

6. Salt to taste and set stuffing aside

7. Heat tortilla on skillet until warm and add 1.5-2 oz of cheese and 1.5 oz of prepared stuffing 

8. Heat on medium until cheese is melted

9. Fold, serve warm, and enjoy!

 

 

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