Quesadillas de Brócoli y Tofu

These broccoli and tofu quesadillas take me back to my college days when I practically subsisted on them. They’re super-cheap and quick to make. I coat the broccoli and tofu in a tangy tomato-chile sauce. It makes the fi lling pretty saucy, so, to avoid sogging out the quesadilla, I like to serve it on the side of the cheesy tortilla. When the two mingle, it’s magical.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add all the chiles, cover, and boil until the chiles become lighter in color and the water is reddish orange, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the chiles soak, covered, until ready to use, then drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, warm a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil and turn the heat to medium. Add the tomatoes and onion and cook, turning occasionally, until charred all over and squishy to the touch of your tongs, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Warm a large stainless-steel skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil and turn the heat to medium. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned at the edges, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

By this time, the tomatoes and onion should be done. Transfer them to a high-powered blender; add the vinegar, soaked chiles, garlic, sugar, and salt; and blend until the texture resembles chunky sauce, about 15 seconds. Strain through a medium-mesh sieve into a small saucepan. Turn the heat to high, add the tofu, and bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Turn the heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Set the same cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot, about 3 minutes.

Step 8

Turn the heat to medium-low, add two tortillas, and cook on one side until warm, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and top one of the tortillas with a slice or two of cheese. Top with the second tortilla, cooked-side down, and cook until the cheese is melted, fl ipping halfway through. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese.

Step 9

You can either open the quesadilla and fi ll with the broccoli and sauce mixture or serve them side by side, with avocado wedges, if desired