This Months Recipe:
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
DIRECTIONS And INGREDIENTS: Made In 25mins
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30 ml extra virgin olive oil, divided
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225 g fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
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115 g herbed goat cheese
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10 g chopped fresh cilantro
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fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
*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.
* 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.
*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.