Fresh Fig Quesadillas

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"The sweet warm figs and tangy melted cheese are an interesting combination."

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; brush a large baking sheet with olive oil.
2. Place the tortillas on the baking sheet.
3. Spread ¼ cup of the cheese on the bottom half of each tortilla.
4. Add a layer of figs (use about ¼ cup for each tortilla).
5. Sprinkle each with about ½ tablespoons red onion and ½ tablespoon cilantro; then top with ¼ cup of the remaining cheese.
6. Fold the tortilla over to make half-circles; press down lightly.
7. Bake about 8 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown on the bottom.
8. Using a wide spatula, carefully turn the tortillas over; bake another 3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool slightly.
10. Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board; cut (using a knife or scissors) each one into 4 wedges.
11. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[wphraner]

These were really good! They sound like an odd combination. My husband wasn't enamored with the idea of these...until he ate a piece. He ended up loving it! I did too. We will make these again for sure.