Grilled California Avocado Quesadilla

From California Avocados.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 3  fresh Hass avocadoes, halved
•  fresh lime juice (as needed) or  lemon juice (as needed)
•  olive oil (as needed)
•  salt (as needed)
• 1 1⁄2 cups manchego cheese, shredded finely
• 1  cup  panela cheese, grated (can sub mozzarella)
• 1⁄2 cup Cotija cheese, shredded finely
•  fresh ground black pepper (as needed)
• 3  poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, cut into thin strips
• 3  flour tortillas
•  unsalted butter (as needed)
•  salsa fresca (as needed)

Directions

1. Cut each avocado half into 5 or 6 slices about 3/8 inch thick.
2. Brush each slice on both sides with juice and oil; lightly sprinkle with salt.
3. Grill, turning once, until lightly browned with grill marks.
4. Mix cheeses thoroughly. Put 1/4 cup cheese on half the tortilla. On top of cheese evenly distribute about 8 poblano strips.
5. Top with 4 or 5 avocado slices. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon salsa (optional). Top with 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Brown quesadilla on medium heat in hot butter on both sides. Cover pan for a minute or so to finish melting cheese.
6. Cut into 4 pieces.