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PrintBite with Belkys: Spinach & Goat Cheese Quesadilla from Rocco's Tacos
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Mailyn Mederos
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Sometimes you may just be in the mood for a particular food, and tonight, we're craving Mexican. So we found a spot that knows how to party until late night, and the chef there is showing us how to make quesadillas.
The Chef: Adam Dombrowsky
The Restaurant: Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
The Dish: Spinach & Goat Cheese Quesadilla
Ingredients:
4 6 inch flour tortillas
1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp of minced garlic
1 lb. of fresh baby spinach
1 tsp of salt
1/2 cup of goat cheese
1/2 cup of chihuahua cheese (may substitute with mozzarella or montery jack)
2 Tbs of green chiles (diced, canned)
Optional Sides: Shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole
Method of Preparation:
-Begin by sautéing minced garlic and spinach with a little olive oil. Then, season with salt and add rocco spice. The restaurant sells their homemade rocco spice.
-Next, assemble the quesadilla. Over a flour tortilla, add goat cheese, chihuahua cheese, green chiles, the cooked spinach and top it with another tortilla. Pour a dab of olive oil on a flat top griddle or pan and grill the quesadilla.
To Plate:
At the restaurant, they serve the quesadillas with shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. Make sure to cut the quesadilla into four pieces.
Serving Suggestion: Blood Orange Margarita
Serves: 2
Note:
Take a printed copy of the recipe to the restaurant and receive a complimentary Corazon Blanco margarita or shot. (valid at all three locations until July 7, 2011)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2333
(954) 524-9550
www.roccostacos.com