Squash-Blossom Quesadillas | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 poblano chiles
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 small white onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 medium tomato, cored and chopped
• 20 squash blossoms, cleaned (remove pistils) and chopped
• 1 Tbsp. fresh or 1 tsp. dried epazote (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. monterey jack cheese, grated
• 2 lb. fresh masa
• Lard or vegetable shortening