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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Kale and Monterey Jack Quesadillas

Kale & Monterey Jack Quesadillas

with Avocado, Radishes and Fried Eggs


Ingredients
  • 2 Farm Eggs
  • 4 Corn Tortillas
  • 6 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 1 Bunch Kale
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 3 Ounces Radishes
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Teaspoon Quesadilla Spice Blend
    • Ancho Chile Powder, Chipotle Chile Powder and Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 Cup Mexican Cream



Instructions
  1. Using a peeler, remove the rind of the lime, avoiding the white pith. Mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest.
  2. Quarter the lime
  3. Peel and mince the garlic
  4. Remove and discard the kale stems. Roughly chop the leaves
  5. Grate the cheese
  6. Pit, peel and medium dice the avocado. Toss the avocado with the juice of 2 lime wedges in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Pick the cilantro leaves off the stems
  8. Cut off and discard the stem ends of the radishes. Cut the radish into thin matchsticks and place in a bowl of ice water.
  9. In a bowl, combine the cream and the juice of the remaining lime wedges. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. In a large pan heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add garlic. cook for 30 seconds to 1 minutes stirring frequently. 
  11. Add kale, 1/4 cup of water and spice blend to the large pan. Stirring frequently for 2 to 4 minutes.
  12. Add the lime zest to the pan and cook for additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Place the tortillas on a clean, dry work surface. Divide the cheese and cooked kale between 2 of the tortillas. Top with the remaining tortillas.
  14. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to a clean pan on medium -high heat until hot. Add the quesadillas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the cooked quesadillas and place in clean serving plates.
  15. In the same pan heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Crack the eggs. Keeping them separated. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 3 minutes or until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desire.
  16. Top each cooked quesadilla with a fried egg. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the seasoned avocado, lime crema, radishes and enjoy.
Makes: 2 Servings
Calories: About 700 per serving
Cooking Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Credit for Recipe: Blue Apron

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