GREEK-STYLE QUESADILLAS

Greek-Style Quesadillas image

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories Greek

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 large garlic cloves (unpeeled)
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons black olives, cjopped
3 tablespoons green olives, chopped
4 pita bread rounds, 6-inch diameter (cut horizontally in half)
8 tablespoons monterey jack cheese, grated
8 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
butter, room temperature
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Place garlic in small baking dish. Top with 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until tender, about 25 minutes. Cool.
Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sesame seeds, oregano and 3 tablespoons oil in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
Peel and chop garlic. Place in small bowl. Mix in cream cheese and all olives.
Drain cucumber salad. Spread 1/4 of cream cheese mixture on cut side of each of 4 pita halves. Spoon 1/2 cup salad over each.
Sprinkle both cheeses atop salad. Cover with remaining 4 pita halves.
Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Butter sides of each pita. Working in batches, cook quesadillas in skillet until cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side. Garnish with peppers. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 482, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.9