Vegetable Quesadilla with Parsnip Puree, Caramelized Onion Marmalade, Cilantro Sour Cream

Ingredients

Onion Marmalade:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup julienned yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper

For the quesadilla:

• 1/2 cup pureed parsnip
• 1 cup assorted julienne grilled vegetables (red onions, peppers, yellow squash, tomatoes, etc.)
• 1/2 cup grated Maytag white cheddar
• 8 flour tortillas
• Olive oil

Garnish:

• 3 tablespoons grated Maytag white cheddar
• 1/4 cup cilantro sour cream

Directions

For Onion Marmalade: In a saute pan, over high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, parsley, and rice wine vinegar. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

For Vegetable Quesadilla: Spread 3 tablespoons parsnip puree on 1 tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border. Cover the puree with 1/4 cup of the vegetables. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons White Cheddar. Top with 1 tortilla.

In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is smoking hot, carefully lay the quesadilla in the oil. Fry on 1 side until golden brown and flip over and finish cooking, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and continue frying until all the quesadillas are fried. Additional oil may be need for frying.

To assemble cut the quesadillas into 1/4. Arrange on a plate with the onion marmalade and cilantro sour cream. Garnish with grated Maytag white cheddar and chopped parsley.