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:
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
Directions:
Serves: 4
Makes 8 Medium Quesadillas
Saute onions and peppers on medium heat until soft
Add zucchini blossoms and tomatoes
Saute 3-5 minutes until soft
Turn off heat
Mix in epazote
Salt to taste and set stuffing aside
Heat tortilla on skillet until warm and add 1.5-2 oz of cheese and 1.5 oz of prepared stuffing
Heat on medium until cheese is melted
Fold, serve warm, and enjoy!