Fresh Fig Quesadillas

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 (9 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups coarsely shredded cheese (recommended Spanish Manchego, aged Cheddar, California Dry Jack, or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup trimmed and diced firm ripe green figs or 1 cup black fig
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°; brush a large baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. 2
    Place the tortillas on the baking sheet.
  3. 3
    Spread 1/4 cup of the cheese on the bottom half of each tortilla.
  4. 4
    Add a layer of figs (use about 1/4 cup for each tortilla).
  5. 5
    Sprinkle each with about 1/2 tablespoons red onion and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro; then top with 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese.
  6. 6
    Fold the tortilla over to make half-circles; press down lightly.
  7. 7
    Bake about 8 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown on the bottom.
  8. 8
    Using a wide spatula, carefully turn the tortillas over; bake another 3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
  9. 9
    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool slightly.
  10. 10
    Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board; cut (using a knife or scissors) each one into 4 wedges.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately.

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