Fresh Fig Quesadillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 (9 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups coarsely shredded cheese (recommended Spanish Manchego, aged Cheddar, California Dry Jack, or Monterey Jack)
1 cup trimmed and diced firm ripe green figs or 1 cup black fig
2 tablespoons minced red onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0; brush a large baking sheet with olive oil.
Place the tortillas on the baking sheet.
Spread 1/4 cup of the cheese on the bottom half of each tortilla.
Add a layer of figs (use about 1/4 cup for each tortilla).
Sprinkle each with about 1/2 tablespoons red onion and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro; then top with 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese.
Fold the tortilla over to make half-circles; press down lightly.
Bake about 8 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown on the bottom.
Using a wide spatula, carefully turn the tortillas over; bake another 3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool slightly.
Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board; cut (using a knife or scissors) each one into 4 wedges.
Serve immediately.