Purple Sprouting Broccoli Quesadillas

Introduction

Chef Dani Morales of De Noche shares this unique quesadilla recipe featuring purple sprouting broccoli, quesillo cheese, and huitlacoche, a flavorful Mexican corn fungus delicacy. Wrapped in blue corn tortillas, these quesadillas make a colorful and tasty dish.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, thinly sliced

• 1 bunch purple sprouting broccoli, sliced thin

• 1 cup dried huitlacoche (optional)

• 2 cups quesillo cheese, shredded

• 1 lb prepared blue corn masa or store-bought tortillas

• Cooking oil

• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onions until softened.

2. Add sliced purple sprouting broccoli and season with salt. Sauté until tender.

3. If using huitlacoche, add now with ½ cup water to rehydrate, cooking for a few more minutes.

4. Heat tortillas on a large pan or comal. Flip and add cheese and filling to one half. Fold and cook until cheese melts.

5. Flip to brown both sides, slice, and enjoy warm.