Guadalajaran Swiss Chard Quesadillas
Mexican oregano is more aromatic than the Mediterranean oregano most cooks use, so it works especially well in spicy dishes.
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Mexican oregano is more aromatic than the Mediterranean oregano most cooks use, so it works especially well in spicy dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
- 1 jalapeno or serrano chile, minced
- 1/4 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/8 tsp. Mexican oregano
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 12 oz. Swiss chard, trimmed
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 cup grated reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Preparation
1. Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes, or until golden. Stir in garlic, chile, cumin and oregano, and sauté 2 minutes. Add tequila, and simmer 1 minute, or until liquid has evaporated. Stir in chard. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and steam 5 minutes, or until chard wilts. Uncover, and cook 3 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated.
2. Place 1 tortilla in skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with 1/4 chard mixture and second tortilla. Cook 2 minutes per side, or until browned. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice into wedges; serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 301
- Carbohydrate Content 31 g
- Cholesterol Content 20 mg
- Fat Content 14.5 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 577 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g