RACHAEL RAY'S CAPRESE MEZZA LUNA (ITALIAN QUESADILLA)

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Using only the ingredients in the well-known caprese salad (plus a tortilla), Ray comes up with a quesadilla that you will love eating. I made this is a dry skillet (omitting step 1) heating each side of the filled tortilla till it crisped up and showed brown spots. Ray uses quarters of these quesadillas as appetizers. I ate mine as lunch!

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 large flour tortillas, about 10-12 inches
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded
2 tomatoes, vine-ripened and thinly sliced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small pot with garlic until it bubbles, simmer a minute. Brush a skillet with garlic oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the first tortilla and blister it 30 seconds, flip and cover half of the surface with arranged layers of mozzarella, basil and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and fold over the quesadilla.
  • Cook 30 seconds on each side to set. Remove from pan and repeat. Cut into quarters and serve as appetizers.

Isis Poo
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I love the combination of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in this recipe.


Omonigho Sarah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Odane Paige
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Anum mandokhail
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


zaharah Nakirijja
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This recipe took longer to make than I expected. I would recommend planning ahead if you're making this for a weeknight meal.


Aleem Subhania
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The instructions for this recipe were a bit confusing. I had to read them several times before I understood them.


Suranjon Mollick
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


Abdalla Amr
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of cheese or protein that you like.


anaele success
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ahalkar Ali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Sonia Anarnauth
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Samuel Agyei
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I love the combination of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of caprese salad in a new way.


Anna Gage AzZenGarden
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.


Hakim Carl Nyanzi
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This recipe was a hit! The caprese flavors paired perfectly with the Italian quesadilla, and the whole family loved it.