Win Meatless Monday With This Goat Cheese and Mushroom Quesadilla

Everyone knows the basic quesadilla: two tortillas, lots of cheese, even more grease. And there’s nothing wrong with this. Sometimes basic is good (I’m looking at you, PSL. Never change, baby).

But sometimes, you need to spice it up – and that’s exactly what this ‘dilla does. The addition of garlicky mushrooms and tangy goat cheese elevates the lowly quesadilla to semi-fancy status. Adding goat cheese automatically makes anything sound classier. Also, it happens to be pretty goddamn tasty. Make one right now and top with your favorite salsa or any hot sauce you have laying around. You can thank me later.

Goat Cheese and Mushroom Quesadilla

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 1 minuteCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 11 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon goat cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tortillas
• Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low and swirl to coat pan. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

2. 
   

   Add mushrooms to garlic and cook, stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Remove from pan.

3. 
   

   Wipe any excess oil from skillet. Put down the first tortilla and cover evenly with the shredded mozzarella. Add the mushrooms in an even layer, then with the goat cheese. Top with the second tortilla.

4. Cook 2 minutes on each side, or until tortilla is crispy and cheese is melted.

5. 
   

   Serve immediately.

• Vegetarian