Nixtamalized Tortilla with Cheese and Mushrooms

CONTRIBUTED BY:  LOUISE DORIAN

EQUIPMENT

Stainless steel or iron frying pan

INGREDIENTS

2 Nixtamalized tortillas

2 oz hard cheese (e.g., Manchego or Comte)

½ cup cooked mushrooms (Basic Mushroom Preparation Recipe)

Pinch pickling salt

Optional:  raw or cooked carrot

PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Cooking time:  Five minutes in a toaster oven or convection  oven set at 350

METHOD

1. Soak tortillas in water for five minutes.  Lightly pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Grate cheese and sprinkle it on tortillas.

3. Top cheese with mushrooms (and optional raw or cooked carrot).

4.   Sprinkle lightly with salt.

5. Bake in oven for five minutes or until cheese melts.

YIELD

1-2 servings

SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve as a light meal with a piece of fruit or as a snack.

STORAGE SUGGESTION

Not applicable!  Enjoy it freshly made.