Name: Cauliflower Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower -; 3/4 c. shredded Monterey jack -; 1 egg -; 1 tsp. dried oregano -; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1 c. shredded cheddar -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 green onion, thinly sliced -; Pico de gallo, for serving (optional) -; Sour cream, for serving (optional) -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Cauliflower Quesadillas

1. 1 large head cauliflower -

2. 3/4 c. shredded Monterey jack -

3. 1 egg -

4. 1 tsp. dried oregano -

5. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -

6. 1 c. shredded cheddar -

7. Kosher salt -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 1 green onion, thinly sliced -

10. Pico de gallo, for serving (optional) -

11. Sour cream, for serving (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Cauliflower Quesadillas

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425º and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Stage

Cut cauliflower into florets. Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until the texture resembles rice. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower.

3. Stage

Transfer processed cauliflower to a large microwave safe bowl, and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture out with a clean kitchen towel.

4. Stage

In a medium bowl, combine processed cauliflower, eggs, Monterey Jack, oregano and paprika. Mix until evenly combined then season with salt and pepper.

5. Stage

Make tortillas: Form cauliflower mixture into circle shapes on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Stage

For each cauliflower tortilla, sprinkle cheddar and green onions over half of the tortilla. Then fold the other side of the tortilla over the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortilla. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

7. Stage

Top with pico de gallo and sour cream, if desired, and serve immediately.