Fresh Fig Quesadillas
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0; brush a large baking sheet with olive oil.
- Place the tortillas on the baking sheet.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the cheese on the bottom half of each tortilla.
- Add a layer of figs (use about 1/4 cup for each tortilla).
- Sprinkle each with about 1/2 tablespoons red onion and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro; then top with 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over to make half-circles; press down lightly.
- Bake about 8 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown on the bottom.
- Using a wide spatula, carefully turn the tortillas over; bake another 3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board; cut (using a knife or scissors) each one into 4 wedges.
- Serve immediately.
extra virgin olive oil, flour tortillas, cheese, firm ripe green figs, red onions, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-fig-quesadillas-170967 (may not work)