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Italian-Style Foldovers

Ingredients :
1	tbl	olive oil
1	med	onion, finely chopped
4	x	cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1	med	green or red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2	lb	mushrooms, thinly sliced
		Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2	tsp	minced fresh basil
2	tsp	minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
4	lrg	wheat tortillas
4	oz	mozzarella-style cheese or cheese, grated
		alternative

How to cook :

Makes 4 servings. LACTO/VEGANThese quick-fix snacks combine Italian flavors and Mexican tortillas to produce an American Classic: grilled cheese sandwiches.
You can use regular or low-hit dairy cheese, or any gratable cheese alternative.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
Add onion; saute about 2 minutes.
Stir in garlic and bell pepper; saute 1 to 2 minutes more.
Add mushrooms; cook until vegetables are tender and mushrooms appear moist 2 to 3 minutes.
Season with black pepper.
Sprinkle in herbs; remove from heat.
Heat a heavy-bottomed, lightly greased griddle or skillet (large enough to accommodate a flat tortilla) over medium- high heat.
Place 1 tortilla in pan; spread 1/4 of vegetables over surface.
Sprinkle 1/4 of cheese over top.
Cook until cheese begins to melt.
Fold tortilla in half and cook until light brown on each side.
Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauteed vegetables and cheese.
Serve foldovers immediately, whole or cut into wedges.
Serves 4.VARIATIONS: Thinly sliced fennel bulb is another tasty addition to the saute.
To prepare foldovers in an oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay tortillas flat on a baking sheet; spread 1/4 of vegetables on each and sprinkle 1/4 of cheese over top; bake just until cheese melts.
Fold and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Tags : Vegetarian Italian Italy European Mediterranean Italian