Make Yourself a Dang Quesadilla!

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 4
Make Yourself a Dang Quesadilla! A scrumptious and easy-to-make Mexican dish
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 flour tortillas
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ( jack is good too )
3 slices tomatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 slices red onions ( thin slices , about 1/8-1/4 inch thick )
1/4 cup sliced zucchini ( about 1/3 medium zucchini )
2 tablespoons frozen corn kernels
1/3 jalapeno pepper , minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice ( that 's approximate I usually just give half a lemon a good squirt ) or 1 teaspoon lime juice ( that 's approximate I usually just give half a lemon a good squirt )
ground cumin
chili powder
salt
salsa , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
1
Calories
522
Sugar
9g
Fat
31g
Quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish that has become a staple in many households worldwide. They are easy to make, versatile, and delicious. Quesadillas can be filled with anything from cheese to chicken or vegetables, making them a favorite of both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. This recipe for a 'Dang Quesadilla' includes a variety of vegetables and cheese as its main ingredients, making it a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. The dish takes only minutes to prepare and cook, making it perfect for a quick lunch or dinner on a busy day. Serve with some salsa on the side for a tasty and nutritious meal.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, heat up one teaspoon of olive oil. Add the red onions, jalapenos, and zucchini. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2.Add the corn and cook for another minute. Season with cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste.
3.Place the flour tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on one-half of the tortilla.
4.Add the cooked vegetables on top of the cheese. Add sliced tomatoes.
5.Fold the other half of the tortilla over the vegetables, making a semi-circle.
6.Heat up a skillet on medium heat. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until it is golden brown. Cut into four slices and serve with salsa.

PROS

Quesadillas are an easy, quick, and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main dish.
They are easy to customize according to taste preferences and dietary restrictions.

This quesadilla recipe is packed with vegetables, making it a good way to get a serving of veggies in your diet.

CONS

While quesadillas are generally considered healthy, they can be high in calories and fat, depending on the ingredients used.
Using high-fat cheese or overdoing it with the oil can make the dish less healthy.

This recipe includes jalapenos, so if you don’t like spicy food, you might want to leave those out.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This quesadilla recipe includes a variety of vegetables, making it a good source of vitamins and minerals such as fiber, folate, and vitamin C. These nutrients are important for a healthy immune system, digestion, and overall health.

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