Quesadilla with avocado, scallions, and chiles

Makes 1

Ingredients:

4 scallions, finely chopped

1–2 Thai or other red hot chiles, seeded and finely chopped

juice of ½ lime

1 tbsp olive oil

2 flour or corn tortillas

½ avocado, sliced

½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Place the scallions, chiles, and lime juice in a bowl, season well with salt and pepper, and mix together. Leave to sit for a couple of minutes to let the flavors develop.

2 Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan, then fry one tortilla for 1 minute or until lightly golden. Scatter the avocado and cheese over the tortilla, leaving a little border around the edge, and spoon on the scallion mixture.

3 Top with the other tortilla, pressing it down with the back of a spatula to sandwich together. Scoop up the quesadilla with the spatula, carefully turn it over, and cook the other side for another minute or until golden. Slice in half or in quarters and serve.

Quesadilla with avocado, scallions, and chiles