Chorizo Quesadilla

Chorizo Quesadilla CHORIZO

Rich in flavor, this quesadilla packs a punch of cheesy goodness. Grilled to perfection served with fresh salsa topped with green onion.

Serves 1-2 people

 

Ingredients

For Chorizo ME’EAT

  • 1 Bag RollinGreens Chorizo ME’EAT
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp vinegar

For Fresh Salsa

  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 fresh jalapeno
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatillos
  • 3 small tomatoes
  • ½ tsp dried oregano

For the Quesadilla

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (optional cheese alternative)
  • ¼ of cooked Chorizo ME’EAT each
  • 1 green onion sprig

Instructions

  1. For the Chorizo ME’EAT, bring 2 cups water and olive oil to a boil in a medium pot or pan. Reduce heat to medium low.
  2. Add the entire contents of the Chorizo ME’EAT and stir well.
  3. Cook 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture has been absorbed. Turn heat to simmer.
  4. In a pan heat to medium and add washed jalapenos, de-skin tomatillos, onions, and garlic, and add to the pan with tomatoes. Allow some sides to brown, cook for about 5 minutes. Add a dash of salt and oregano and remove from heat. Add to blender or food processor and pulse until chunky. Add fresh salsa into serving bowl.
  5. For the quesadilla, in a large skillet, heat to medium and place a tortilla down. Add 1 cup shredded cheese and ¼ of Chorizo and cover with another tortilla.
  6. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until cheese has melted and tortilla is golden brown.
  7. Flip and cook on the other side for same amount of time or until tortilla is golden brown. Remove the quesadilla and repeat steps to cook another.
  8. Once cooked, cut and place onto serving plates.
  9. Top with chopped green onion and a side of fresh salsa.

-Enjoy Chef Ko

MADE WITH

Chorizo Plant-Based ME’EAT
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