Brie and Grape Quesadillas with Green Pea Guacamole

 

 

 

Brie and Grape Quesadillas

Brie – 2 oz. per quesadilla

Seedless grapes – 15 per quesadilla

Gordita style tortillas – 10” diameter

Penzey’s Baking spice (mixture of cinnamon, anise, mace and cardamom)

 

Spread thin slices of brie over half of each tortilla.  Sprinkle lightly with baking spice.  Halve grapes and place cut side down over brie.  Fold bare half of tortilla over.  Grill until golden brown on both sides in skillet sprayed with cooking spray.  Keep warm in oven until ready to serve.  Cut into wedges and serve with green pea guacamole.

 

Green Pea Guacamole

16 oz. frozen peas, defrosted and patted dry

½ c. mild sweet onion, chopped

2 large cloves of garlic, minced

2 tsp. lemon juice

¼ c. cilantro, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

1 dash hot pepper sauce

 

Process peas, onions and garlic in food processor until smooth.  Add lemon juice and pulse motor until blended.  Stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.  Chill until needed.

 

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