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Nutritional Values
550kcal
20gProtein
40gCarbs
30gFat
4gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Quesadilla
How to order / say it
Say it
Quesadilla — [keh-sah-DEE-yah]
Order
I'd like a quesadilla, please.
Locally
Me gustaría una quesadilla, por favor.
Say locally
Soft tortilla filled typically with cheese and grilled.
Why try it?
A versatile Mexican snack, quesadillas in Mexico City represent the simplicity and adaptability of Mexican street food, often customized with a variety of fillings from cheese to squash blossoms.
How it tastes
The tortilla is golden and crisp on the outside, with gooey melted cheese inside combined often with other fillings, offering a satisfying bite and a welcoming aroma.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
The quesadilla has its roots in colonial Mexico when indigenous flatbreads were adapted to European ingredients, creating a versatile dish that has spread to various parts of the world.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 4 corn tortillas
- 🥛 200 g cheese
- 🌿 5 g epazote
- 🫒 20 ml oil
- 🥕 100 g mushrooms
Method
- 1 Preheat a skillet and add oil.
- 2 Place cheese and epazote on a tortilla, fold in half.
- 3 Cook on skillet until the cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp.
- 4 Optional: add mushrooms or other fillings before cooking.
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