Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Nutrition Info

285.3 calories
carbohydrate: 21 g
cholesterol: 22.4 mg
fat: 18 g
fiber: 2.3 g
protein: 10.3 g
saturatedFat: 7.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 371.3 mg
sugar: 2.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.

  2. Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese. Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas. Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.

  3. Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Easy and elegant quesadillas made with fresh asparagus and soft goat cheese. A royal combination of flavors for that Southwestern fix. Perfect for family meals and fancy enough for guests. Delicious!

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