Guadalajaran Swiss Chard Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 small onion, chopped (3/4 C)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
• 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 12 ounces swiss chard, trimmed
• 8 (6 inch)  corn tortillas
• 1 cup light monterey jack cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in pot over medium heat; add onion and saute 5 minutes, until golden.

2. 2

   Stir in garlic, chile, cumin and oregano, and saute 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add tequila and simmer 1 minute, or until liquid has evaporated.

4. 4

   Stir in chard; cover; reduce heat to medium low, and steam 5 minutes, or until chard wilts.

5. 5

   Uncover, and cook 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.

6. 6

   Place 1 tortilla in skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with 1/4 C cheese; top with chard mixture and second tortilla.

7. 7

   Cook 2 minutes per side, or until browned. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

8. 8

   Slice into wedges and serve.