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Coyote Quesadilla

Coyote Quesadilla reads citrus 4.4, sourness 4.1 and salinity 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Tex-Mex main, about 1 hr 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 4.2 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.8 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 5.6 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.9 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.8 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 4.4 · Sourness 4.1 · Salinity 3.7 · Umami 3.7 · Heat 3.6 · Richness 3.4 · Smoke 3.4 · Allium 3.4 · Sweetness 3.2 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Earthy 2.2 · Fruity 1.7 · Funk & Ferment 1.7 · Nutty 1.0 · Bitterness 0.9 · Floral 0.8

What's in it (35)

• 1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon Blackening Spice, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 ounces canned refried beans
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 3 large flour tortillas
• Black Bean Salsa, recipe follows
• Chipotle Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon freshly crack black pepper
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium corn kernels, drained
• 1 Roma tomato, seeded, small dice
• 2 tablespoons peeled and finely diced carrots
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup ranch dressing, store-bought
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers

Time & effort: about 1 hr 45 min (1 hr active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 198.4 kcal, 9.9 g protein, 6.8 g fat, 25.8 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (20 steps)

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast, trim off any excess fat, and rub with 1 tablespoon of the Blackening Spice.
3. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat, add the chicken and cook until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side.
4. Remove to a cutting board, cool slightly and slice.
5. Cover to keep warm.
6. Heat the beans in a small pot over low heat until heated through and keep warm.
7. Prepare the remaining ingredients and have them ready for assembly.
8. Heat a griddle or cast iron pan to high and toast the tortillas on both sides until crisp (if you try to fold them, they will crack).
9. Lay out 1 tortilla on a cookie sheet and evenly spread it with half of the beans, 1/3 of the cheeses, 1/2 of the blackened chicken, 1 tablespoon of the green onions, and cover with a second tortilla.
10. Repeat this layering order with the remaining ingredients.
11. Finish with the third tortilla and garnish with the remaining cheese, cilantro and diced tomatoes.
12. Bake for 5 minutes.
13. Remove from the oven and portion with a slicing knife into 4 wedges.
14. Serve with the Black Bean Salsa and Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
15. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
16. Store in an airtight container.
17. Gently mix all of the ingredients in a large container.
18. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
19. Process all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
20. Pour the dressing into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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