quesadillas con epazote

Directions

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   Quesadillas con Epazote If queso ranchero is unavailable, use Monterey jack, sharp Cheddar or chevre

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   Epazote has a pungent flavor and its strength can vary depending on when in the season it was harvested

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   It's less pungent when the plant is young, so start with a few bits of leaf and add more depending on your taste

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   Queso ranchero or other soft white cheese Flour or corn tortillas Fresh epazote leaves Grease lightly and heat a nonstick skillet or griddle

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   Cut cheese into slices about 1/8-inch thick

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   Place cheese slices on flour or corn tortilla

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   Cut epazote leaves finely and sprinkle over cheese

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   Place another tortilla on top of the cheese and epazote leaves