cowboy quesadilla aka tex-mex quesadilla
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Via Delish.com with minor changes and a few additions. If you wish, fresh chilies (jalapeno, habanero, etc.) can replace the hot sauce.
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prep time
1 Hr 10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 Quesadillas (approximately)
Ingredients
- 4 - flour tortillas
- - butter, for frying or a mixture of butter and olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (i used a mixture of cotija, extra sharp cheddar and monterey jack)
- TEXAS CAVIAR:
- 15 ounces black eyed peas (if using canned beans rinse well and drain)
- 1 cup corn kernels (you can use raw corn kernels, roast the kernels first or use frozen out of season)
- 1 small red bell pepper, minced or diced small
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced small
- 1/2-1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced small
- 2-3 tablespoons celery, diced small or minced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons corn oil or olive oil
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- - hot pepper sauce, to taste (i used tabasco™ chipotle sauce)
How To Make cowboy quesadilla aka tex-mex quesadilla
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Step 1TEXAS CAVIAR: Combine all ingredients in non-reactive bowl. Marinate for 1 hour covered and at room temperature.
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Step 2QUESADILLAS: Melt the butter on medium heat in skillet. Place 1-2 tortilla in pan (depends on how big the pan is but don't crowd!) Add some cheese and a spoonful (Tip: use a SLOTTED spoon!) of the Texas caviar on one half of the tortilla. Fold the other side of the tortilla over the caviar.
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Step 3Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is soft and melt-y.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Other Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Method:
Stove Top
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