Artichoke Quesadillas

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If you like artichokes, you will love these artichoke quesadillas. they are so simple to make and the taste is outstanding! they can be served as an appetizer or as a light lunch/dinner with rice and beans (or something else) on the side. this recipe is from azfamily.com.

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Steps

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With a food processor running , add the garlic clove through the feed tube until it is finely chopped.

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Add the drained artichoke hearts and the basil.

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Pulse until mixture is finely chopped.

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Spread one half of each tortilla with a few tablespoons of the artichoke mixture.

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Sprinkle about 1 / 3 cup of the grated cheese over the artichoke spread.

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Arrange a few strips of chili over the cheese.

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Fold tortillas in half over the filling and brush both sides with some of the reserved artichoke marinade.

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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Put 2 to 3 quesadillas into the skillet and cook until lightly browned.

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Turn over and cook until golden.

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Remove from skillet and cut into 4 to 6 wedges.

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Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

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Ingredients

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garlic clove, marinated artichoke hearts, basil leaves, flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese, poblano chile