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Potato, Greens, and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

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Potato, Greens, and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Potato, Greens, and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

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Equipment

  • Cutting Board - Essential for chopping vegetables like potato greens and cheese.

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile cutting knife, great for chopping various ingredients used in quesadillas.

  • Mandoline Slicer - Ideal for thinly slicing potatoes and veggies.

  • Oven-Safe Skillet - Suitable for cooking the quesadillas evenly on a stovetop or under the broiler.

  • Quinoa Cooker - Useful if you wish to add quinoa as an ingredient in your dish.

  • Mandoline Plate - Helps with uniform cutting of potato greens and vegetables for consistent cooking.

  • Stirring Spoon - For mixing the goat cheese, tortillas, or other ingredients before assembly.

  • Food Processor - Can quickly chop ingredients to help in preparation time.

  • Microwave-Safe Container - Ideal for reheating or melting goat cheese without a separate appliance.

  • Cheese Slicer - For adding thin slices of goat cheese on top of the quesadillas.

  • Grill Pan - Great for cooking quesadillas under high heat to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping them soft inside.

  • Tortilla Press - Useful for making homemade tortillas or flattening pre-made ones.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 1/3 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (5 to 6 ounces)

  • 1 1/3 cups jarred salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)

  • 4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed mustard greens (from 1 bunch), divided

  • 4 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas

  • 3 ounces chilled fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

  • Olive oil

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 275°F. Steam potatoes until tender, about 8 minutes. Place in large bowl; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss to coat. Cool potatoes 15 minutes. Mix in Jack cheese. Meanwhile, blend salsa and 2/3 cup (packed) greens in mini processor until greens are finely chopped.
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Instruction 2

Arrange tortillas on work surface. Divide remaining greens between bottom half of each. Top greens with potato mixture, then goat cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa mixture for each. Fold plain tortilla halves over filling, pressing to compact. Brush with oil.
3

Instruction 3

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas, oiled side down, in skillet. Brush tops with oil. Cook until quesadillas are brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.
4

Instruction 4

Cut each quesadilla into 3 or 4 wedges. Serve with remaining salsa.
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