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Grilled California Avocado Quesadilla Recipe

Roasted poblanos, a rich blend of cheeses and Fresh California Avocado create unforgettable quesadillas.

Yields: 4 quesadillas, ½ quesadilla per serving

Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 20 min., including roasting chiles
Total Time: 30 min.

Re-Calculate: Ingredients

Recipe features: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
  • 2 poblano chiles, roasted
  • 2/3 cup Manchego cheese, shredded finely
  • 1/2 cup Panela cheese, crumbled
  • 3 Tbsp. Cotija cheese, shredded finely or grated
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled and sliced about 3/8-inch thick
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 cup salsa fresca
Instructions:
  1. Peel chiles, remove stem, seed and tough membranes. Slice thinly.
  2. Mix cheeses together with black pepper and set aside.
  3. Brush each slice of California Avocado on both sides with juice and oil; lightly sprinkle with salt.
  4. Grill, turning once, until lightly browned with grill marks; reserve.
  5. Lay tortillas on a clean work surface. Divide cheese among the tortillas, placing just on one half of each tortilla.
  6. On top of cheese evenly distribute the poblano strips and grilled avocado slices.
  7. Drizzle each quesadilla with 1 Tbsp. salsa, if desired.
  8. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Brown quesadilla on both sides over medium heat.
  9. Cover pan for a minute or so to finish melting cheese.
  10. Cut each quesadilla into 4 pieces. Serve 2 pieces per serving with remaining salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 310; Total Fat 18 g (Sat 6 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 6 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 680 mg; Potassium 326 mg; Total Carbohydrates 26 g; Dietary Fiber 4 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 11 g; Vitamin A 1069 (IU); Vitamin C 5 mg; Calcium 123 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 60 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Serving Suggestions:
Grilled Avocado Quesadillas also make a delicious entrée. Simply increase serving size to 1 or 2 quesadillas per person.

To roast the chiles hold them over an open flame or roast at 425 degrees F in the oven until the skin is blistered on all sides. Immediately place in a paper bag, roll the top down and allow chiles to steam for a few minutes. Then, when cool enough to handle, peel off the outer skin.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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Amount Per Serving

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: n/a
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 680 mg
Total Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 11 g

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Category: Appetizer

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Beverage Pairing:
Serve with fresh squeezed orange juice or a light beer.

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Grilled California Avocado Quesadilla Recipe Comments

grilled avocado quesadilla recipe

this sounded really good, thought i'd send it on to you in honor of the beginning of grilling season!

Carter - Fri, 11/13/09 - 09:55 am

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how can i get it, does it come in jars to.

margaretm. dotter - Fri, 11/13/09 - 09:44 am

Taste Great

Sounds delicious!!!!

Anonymous - Fri, 11/13/09 - 08:55 am

Haas Avocado Quesadillas

Good recipe. But the types of the cheeses that are used are not easy to find. What readily available cheeses can be substituted.

Tom - Fri, 11/13/09 - 08:54 am

YUM

YUM

e - Thu, 02/05/09 - 01:54 pm

YUMM

YUMMY!

avacado quesadillas - Thu, 02/05/09 - 01:52 pm