Roasted Poblano Quesadillas
This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is a great example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And it's served with Avocado Salsa Verde!
Ingredients
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1/2 onion
- 3-4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (approx 1/2 a bunch)
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 4-5 tomatillos
- 1 serrano (or jalapeno)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 10-12 sprigs cilantro
- 1 avocado
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Start by rinsing 2 poblano peppers. Roast the poblanos in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 400F.
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If you are building the Avocado Salsa Verde, you can also roast 4 tomatillos in the same pan as the poblanos. But remember that the tomatillos will need less time roasting. Take them out when they start to turn army green, approx 10-15 minutes.
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Add the roasted tomatillos to a blender along with 1/2 onion, 1 garlic clove, 10-12 sprigs cilantro, and 1/2 of a serrano pepper (or 1/2 of a jalapeno pepper). Pulse blend and taste for heat, adding the additional 1/2 of the serrano (or jalapeno) if you want more heat. Add the avocado to the blender and combine well. Salt to taste.
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Once the poblanos have roasted, let them cool and then pull off any loose bits of skin, but don't worry about getting rid of every last piece.
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De-stem and de-seed the poblanos, cutting them into thin, bite-sized strips.
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Saute 1/2 an onion in a dollop of oil over medium heat. When the onion is tender (4-6 minutes) add the poblano strips along with a generous pinch of salt and some freshly ground pepper. Let this mixture saute for a few minutes.
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Heat up a wide skillet over medium heat. Warm up the tortillas before building the quesadillas (I usually give them 30-60 seconds in the skillet right before building).
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Each quesadilla gets a layer of refried beans, cheese, poblano-onion mixture, cilantro, and cheese. Fill only half of the tortilla so you can fold it onto itself.
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Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and they start to turn golden brown.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.