1. Classic Cheese Quesadilla
Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
Optional: salsa, sour cream for serving
Instructions:
1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese evenly over it.
3. Top with the second tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
4. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
5. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream.
2. Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla
Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Optional: spices (cumin, garlic powder)
Instructions:
1. Heat a skillet and add spinach, cooking until wilted.
2. Mix in shredded chicken and spices, heating through.
3. Place one tortilla in the skillet, add the chicken mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top.
4. Top with the second tortilla and cook as in the classic recipe.
5. Slice and serve.
3. Veggie Quesadilla
Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini)
1 cup shredded cheese
Olive oil
Instructions:
1. Sauté mixed vegetables in olive oil until tender.
2. Place one tortilla in a skillet, add veggies and cheese.
3. Top with the second tortilla and cook until golden, flipping once.
4. Cut into wedges and serve with guacamole.
4. Black Bean Quesadilla
Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheese
Optional: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes
Instructions:
1. Mash black beans slightly and mix in cilantro and tomatoes if using.
2. Spread the mixture on one tortilla and top with cheese.
3. Place the second tortilla on top and cook in a skillet until golden.
4. Slice and enjoy.
5. Buffalo Cauliflower Quesadilla
Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
1 cup roasted cauliflower florets tossed in buffalo sauce
1 cup shredded cheese (blue cheese or mozzarella)
Optional: ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions:
1. Roast cauliflower until tender and caramelized.
2. Place one tortilla in a skillet, add buffalo cauliflower and cheese.
3. Top with the second tortilla and cook until golden.
4. Slice and serve with ranch dressing.
Feel free to customize these recipes with your favorite ingredients!
