Veggie Quesadillas

A community recipe by sanfranciscogirl

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Introduction

Well, I am from California and vegetarian and Mexican food are a staple here. Here is one of my favorite combos of the two foods. And a very good way to get the stubborn to enjoy spinach.

Ingredients

Serves: -

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon oregano (Mexican)
¼ cup tequila
12 ounces chopped spinach (or Swiss chard Fresh or frozen)
6 flour tortillas (10-12'')
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup salsa

Method

Veggie Quesadillas is a community recipe submitted by sanfranciscogirl and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add onion and saute about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and oregano and saute for about 2 minutes. Add tequila, and simmer another minute until liquid has evaporated. Stir in the chopped spinach. C

over and reduce the heat to medium low and steam for 5 minutes, or until wilted.

Uncover and cook until the liquid has evaporated (2-3 minutes).

Place 1 tortilla in a skillet over medium heat.

Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese, top with 1/3 of the spinach mixture, dot with sour cream and salsa and the second tortilla. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until browned.

Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice into wedges and serve.