Street-Market Fried Quesadillas

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 12
Street-Market Fried Quesadillas that are easy to make at home
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup frozen corn kernels , thawed
1 serrano chile pepper , seeded and diced
1 clove garlic , minced
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce , minced , or more to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying , or as needed
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish :
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
652
Sugar
6g
Fat
47g
Street-Market Fried Quesadillas are a popular street food in Mexico. These quesadillas have a crispy, golden-brown texture on the outside and a gooey, cheesy filling on the inside. This recipe is easy to prepare and uses simple, fresh ingredients, making it an ideal dish for a quick meal or snack. The recipe can be easily modified to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of chipotle chile used. The garnish of onion, cilantro, salsa, and sour cream adds a final touch of flavor to this delicious and satisfying dish.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until translucent.
2.Add corn, serrano chile pepper, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add minced chipotle chile and stir well. Set aside.
4.Heat vegetable oil in a separate pan on medium heat.
5.Warm tortillas in the microwave before assembling quesadillas.
6.Spread the corn mixture on one side of tortilla and sprinkle cheese over the top.
7.Fold tortilla in half and press down to seal in the filling.
8.Place quesadilla in hot oil and cook until golden brown.
9.Flip and cook the other side until it is golden brown.
10.Remove quesadilla from the pan and place it on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
11.Repeat the process for all tortillas.
12.Garnish with onion, cilantro, salsa, and sour cream before serving.

PROS

Street-Market Fried Quesadillas are easy to prepare and delicious.

The recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients.

It’s a great addition to your afternoon snack or dinner menu.

The recipe can be easily adapted to create a vegetarian version by omitting the chipotle chile or using a meat substitute.

CONS

The food is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and frying process.

It can be a bit messy to cook and assemble the quesadillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Street-Market Fried Quesadillas are a great source of energy.
The protein and fiber in the corn, onion, and chile pepper help with digestion.
The cheese contains calcium and protein, which help to maintain healthy bones and muscles.
The dish can be made low-fat by using a non-stick pan and reducing the amount of cheese used.

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