Quesadillas

Quesadillas
Quesadillas
A hint of cumin and a touch of salsa make this quesadilla a standout.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 hors d'oeuvre or snack servings
Mexican Cheese Quick & Easy Tortillas Gourmet
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Carbohydrate 56 g(19%)
  • Cholesterol 51 mg(17%)
  • Fat 30 g(47%)
  • Fiber 5 g(20%)
  • Protein 24 g(49%)
  • Saturated Fat 13 g(63%)
  • Sodium 1345 mg(56%)
  • Calories 591

Preparation Stir together cheese, beans, cilantro, and cumin. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add a tortilla. Top with a scant 1/2 cup cheese mixture, spreading evenly, then top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Cover with another tortilla. Cook until underside is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until other tortilla is golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with more oil and remaining tortillas, cheese mixture, and salsa. Serve cut into wedges.

Preparation Stir together cheese, beans, cilantro, and cumin. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add a tortilla. Top with a scant 1/2 cup cheese mixture, spreading evenly, then top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Cover with another tortilla. Cook until underside is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until other tortilla is golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with more oil and remaining tortillas, cheese mixture, and salsa. Serve cut into wedges.