Crispy Oyster Mushroom Quesadillas

Name: Crispy Oyster Mushroom Quesadillas
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ½ tsp. coriander seeds; ½ tsp. cumin seeds; ½ tsp. fennel seeds; ½ tsp. dried oregano; ½ tsp. smoked paprika; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 8 oz. oyster mushrooms, torn into large pieces; Kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 6 oz. sharp cheddar, coarsely grated; 2 10"–12" flour tortillas; Pickled red onion, cilantro, and hot sauce (for serving)

Spiced and seared oyster mushrooms meet melty cheddar in these crispy, flavor-packed quesadillas.

30 Mins

Easy

½ tsp. coriander seeds
½ tsp. cumin seeds
½ tsp. fennel seeds
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. smoked paprika
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz. oyster mushrooms, torn into large pieces
Kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 oz. sharp cheddar, coarsely grated
2 10"–12" flour tortillas
Pickled red onion, cilantro, and hot sauce (for serving)

Grind coriander, cumin, fennel, oregano, and paprika in a spice mill.
Sear oyster mushrooms in oil until crispy. Add spices, garlic, and butter; cook 1 minute. Set aside.
Place a tortilla in a skillet over medium-low. Add cheese and oyster mushrooms to half, fold over, and cook until golden and melted. Repeat for second quesadilla.
Serve topped with onion, cilantro, and hot sauce.

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