Broccoli and Red Onion Quesadillas
- 1 large broccoli crown, about 1/2 pound
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or epazote (optional)
- Salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 ounces grated Monterey Jack, Cheddar or mixed cheeses (1/2 cup)
- Salsa for serving (optional)
- Make the broccoli filling.
- Steam the broccoli crown for four minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- Slice 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy frying pan, and add the red onion.
- Cook, stirring, until tender and seared on the edges.
- Add the sliced broccoli.
- Cook, stirring, until seared on the edges, about three minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro or epazote, season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate.
- Top with half the broccoli and onions, and spread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla.
- Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths, and serve.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan.
- Top with half the broccoli and onions, and spread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle on half the cheese.
- Turn the heat on medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla begins to brown.
- Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly.
- Flip over the quesadilla in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted.
- Flip back over, and remove to a plate.
- Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
broccoli crown, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, cilantro, salt, freshly ground pepper, corn tortillas, salsa
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013512 (may not work)