Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

60 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“Easy and elegant quesadillas made with fresh asparagus and soft goat cheese. A royal combination of flavors for that Southwestern fix. Perfect for family meals and fancy enough for guests. Delicious!” - by PainterCook

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
285 cal
14%

Fat
18 g
28%

Carbs
21 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Lena

Dec. 30, 2007

"These were delicious - but I made a couple of changes. I used crumbled garlic & herb feta instead of goat cheese and I also added some shredded Italian-blend cheese. Additionally, I sauteed 2 cloves..." See more of chopped garlic with the asparagus. I substituted green onions for the cilantro as well. Will definitely make again!"

STEPSWA

Nov. 18, 2004

"These were great! I actually used some flour and some whole wheat tortillas and served them as an appetizer at a party. I also made the Zesty Black Bean Quesadillas With Cilantro Sour Cream from this ..." See moresite and the Colantro Sour Cream tasted really good with these quesadilla as well. Very easy to make."

PainterCook

Jun. 14, 2004

"Really easy and delicious. I served this as a main course. The best quesadillas I've ever made! I'll be making these again and again for sure. Thanks so much, Jane!..." See more"

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