Asparagus Brie Quesadillas
Recipe Summary
Tender asparagus, herbes de Provence, Brie cheese, and a sprinkling of Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt elevate the simple quesadilla to company-worthy status.
- Appetizers
- Main Dish
Servings: 8
Directions
Preparations:
In small bowl, combine olive oil with Herbes de Provence and Morton® Kosher Salt. Brush mixture on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas, oil-side-down in single layer, on lightly greased large baking pans. Evenly spread pesto on top of tortillas. Sprinkle two tortillas evenly with asparagus, and red pepper. Arrange Brie slices over asparagus/pepper mixture; sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese over Brie slices. Cover with second tortilla; press down firmly.
Cooking:
Bake quesadillas at 375° F. 10 to 15 minutes or until tortillas are light golden brown along edges and cheese melts. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Tips:
* Herbes de Provence – a dried blend of: French rosemary, thyme, tarragon, basil, savory, Italian fennel, lavender blossoms and marjoram. ·
Sliced button mushrooms can be substituted for red peppers.
In small bowl, combine olive oil with Herbes de Provence and Morton® Kosher Salt. Brush mixture on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas, oil-side-down in single layer, on lightly greased large baking pans. Evenly spread pesto on top of tortillas. Sprinkle two tortillas evenly with asparagus, and red pepper. Arrange Brie slices over asparagus/pepper mixture; sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese over Brie slices. Cover with second tortilla; press down firmly.
Cooking:
Bake quesadillas at 375° F. 10 to 15 minutes or until tortillas are light golden brown along edges and cheese melts. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Tips:
* Herbes de Provence – a dried blend of: French rosemary, thyme, tarragon, basil, savory, Italian fennel, lavender blossoms and marjoram. ·
Sliced button mushrooms can be substituted for red peppers.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons dried Herbes de Provence *
1-1/2 teaspoons Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto or spaghetti sauce
1 pound fresh asparagus, blanched and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped red pepper (about 1 medium)
9 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 teaspoons dried Herbes de Provence *
1-1/2 teaspoons Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto or spaghetti sauce
1 pound fresh asparagus, blanched and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped red pepper (about 1 medium)
9 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt
Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt is considered a fundamental ingredient, perfect for bringing out the natural flavors of food.
Available Sizes:
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