Garlicky Kale Quesadilla Club

Elevate your quesadilla game with the bold flavors of garlicky kale, cilantro, and Monterey Jack.
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 red jalapeño chile sliced
  • 4 ounces baby kale packed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup 4 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • Guacamole and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • In a skillet, sauté chopped garlic and sliced red jalapeño chile in olive oil over medium heat.
  • Stir often until fragrant and slightly golden.
  • Add the packed baby kale to the skillet and cook until wilted.
  • This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  • Toss in fresh cilantro leaves and cook briefly until they just start to wilt.
  • Lay a flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a portion of grated Monterey Jack cheese over one half of the tortilla.
  • Spoon a generous amount of the garlicky kale mixture over the cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape.
  • Press down gently with a spatula.
  • Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas.
  • Once cooked, cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
  • Serve with guacamole and lime wedges for a delicious Quesadilla Club experience
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Course Lunch / Torttilla