Squash Blossom Quesadillas Test Your Culinary Compass

Ingredients

• 25 squash blossoms, cleaned with stamens removed
• 2 t canola oil
• 6 green onions and part of their greens, thinly sliced
• 1 clv garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 t fresh oregano leaves, minced
• kosher salt, as needed
• 1 t orange zest
• 1⁄2 lb monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced or grated
• 8 nine-inch flour tortillas
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled &; sliced
• green tomatillo salsa, for serving
• fresh cilantro leaves for garnish