Blue Corn, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Blue Corn, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons/30 ml olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces porcini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
- 1 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- A few sprigs of fresh cilantro or epazote
Instructions
- Cook's Note: Queso fresco is a fresh Mexican cheese. You can substitute with a soft goat cheese or fresh ricotta. Epazote is a Mexican herb that resembles tarragon.
- For the porcinis: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and chiles and continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cilantro and set aside.
- For the blue corn tortillas: In a bowl, mix the harina de maiz azul, masa harina and salt with the warm water using a wooden spoon until a dough is formed, about 2 minutes. Let stand, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 2 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 parts. Roll each part into a ball, keeping the balls you are not using in a plastic bag so that they don't dry out. (If the dough does get too dry, add a little extra water.)
- Place a ball on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover it with another sheet. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand, and then finish rolling with a rolling pin, working quickly and lightly. Flip the package over and repeat until an approximately 6-inch circle is formed. Repeat with all the dough balls.
- Preheat a flat griddle or pan to high heat.
- Peel away the top layer of plastic wrap, flip the package over gently and peel away the other piece of plastic wrap. Transfer to the griddle.
- Bake on the first side for about 30 seconds. Flip and bake on the second side for about 30 seconds. Flip once again. Remove from the griddle and keep warm.
- To assemble, spread with a quarter of the cheese on 1 tortilla. Garnish with a quarter of the mushrooms and top with another tortilla. Place on the griddle, turn the heat down to medium-high and press down gently. Cook until the cheese begins to melt. Flip the quesadilla, and heat for another minute. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve with salsa if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Blue Corn, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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