Sauteed Kale Quesadillas
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bunch of kale, destemmed and chopped
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil and the garlic.
- Cook for one minute or until soft.
- Stir in the kale and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until kale is tender.
- Season with ground cumin, salt and pepper.
- Set aside to cool.
- Spread half of the cheese and the kale on top of 4 tortillas.
- Add a final layer of cheese and gently spread the layers evenly around the tortilla, leaving an empty gap at the edges.
- Top with the remaining tortillas.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Place a filled tortilla in the pan, and cook the tortilla for about 3 minutes or until the first side is golden.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the pan and allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 4 to 6 pieces.
- Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
extravirgin olive oil, clove garlic, kale, kosher, ground cumin, black pepper, cheddar cheese, salsa
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sauteed-kale-quesadillas (may not work)