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cbayer

(146,218 posts)
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:03 PM Jun 2013

Farmers’ Market Quesadillas

Made these last night and they were a huge hit.
I used smoked paprika instead of chipotle, less poblano and more corn. I also used an excellent Bruge Jongg (Belgian) cheese. Big Yum!!

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/farmers-market-quesadillas.aspx



5 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 cup small-diced fresh, mild chiles, such as Anaheim or poblano (from about 2 large chiles)
1-1/2 cups small-diced summer squash (from about 2 small zucchini, yellow squash, or yellow crookneck)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 medium ears)
1/8 tsp. chipotle chile powder
1 cup diced tomato (from 2 small tomatoes)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
Four 9-inch flour tortillas
2 cups grated sharp cheddar (8 oz.)
Sour cream for serving (optional)

Heat the oven to 200°F. Fit a cooling rack over a baking sheet and put in the oven.

Heat 1 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chiles and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the squash, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the squash softens and starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the corn and chipotle powder and cook 2 minutes more. Spoon into a bowl, let cool for a few minutes, and then fold in the tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture.

Lay several layers of paper towel on a work surface. Wipe out the skillet, put it over medium-high heat, and add 1 Tbs. of the oil. When it's hot, put one tortilla in the pan. Quickly distribute 1/2 cup of the cheese evenly over the tortilla and about a quarter of the remaining vegetable mixture over half the tortilla. When the underside of the tortilla is browned, use tongs to fold the cheese-only side over the vegetable side. Lay the quesadilla on the paper towels, blot for a few seconds, and then move it to the rack in the oven to keep warm while you repeat with the remaining oil and tortillas. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with the reserved vegetable mixture and sour cream.

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Farmers’ Market Quesadillas (Original Post) cbayer Jun 2013 OP
They look delicious. Granny M Jun 2013 #1
Guacamole would have been perfect. cbayer Jun 2013 #3
I would be in the same camp maddezmom Jun 2013 #5
Sounds yummy maddezmom Jun 2013 #2
Like a charm, my friend. cbayer Jun 2013 #4
Good deal! maddezmom Jun 2013 #6
Well, pretty good, but there is still work going on. cbayer Jun 2013 #7

Granny M

(1,395 posts)
1. They look delicious.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:41 PM
Jun 2013

I'd have to have a bit of guac with them, as well. But that's me. Thanks for posting the recipe.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
4. Like a charm, my friend.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:00 PM
Jun 2013

What a delight to have burners that are actually even and adjustable, igniters and a stove that you can actually set at a temperature.

Could not be happier!

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
7. Well, pretty good, but there is still work going on.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:55 PM
Jun 2013

The engine is in and will be tested at sea tomorrow. The wind generator is still ongoing. New batteries, which are great. And a few other small jobs left to do.

Overall, it's all good.

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