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    Quesadilla | Vegetarian quesadilla

    20th April 2022 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Quesadilla is a simple yet versatile dish. It is basically a stuffed taco with filling of your choice. You can make the filling vegan vegetarian or non-vegetarian. It tastes just so good that you will love making it time and again. A deep pan works fine if you do not have a quesadilla maker.

    I love the similarity of Mexican food with Indian cuisine. Be it quesadilla which totally resembles our stuffed kulcha or tomato rice. Using veggies like jackfruit,de and different breads. Eating crispy taco reminds me of our lip smacking chaat. If you love your street food and love eating vegan/ vegetarian, both the cuisines are just a jackpot of recipes.

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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Substitution
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    • Quesadilla | Veg quesadilla recipe
    • FAQs

    Equipment

    • pan
    • chopper / food processor
    • can-opener
    • spatula

    Ingredients

    • leek / onions
    • canned black beans (drain excess water)
    • shelled corn
    • kale / spinach
    • ginger-garlic
    • Mexican seasoning (can be replaced with cumin and garlic powder)
    • Tortilla wraps
    • Avocado slices or Cheese slices(for non vegan)
    • salt as per taste
    • oil

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger-garlic, chopped leeks or onions with little salt in a pan. Let it cook for a couple of mins.
    quesadilla step 1
    • Now, add chopped kale to it. Let it cook until kale leaves wilt.
    quesadilla step 2
    • Add shelled corn
    quesadilla step 3
    • Add canned black beans followed by seasoning.
    quesadilla step 4
    • Mix well with a spatula. cover and cook for few minutes.Turn off the heat.
    quesadilla step 5
    • Layer the filling in half of tortilla wrap.
    quesadilla step 6
    • Add cheese slices/avocado on top.
    quesadilla step 7 - avocado

    Add cheese slices/avocado on top.

    quesadilla step 7 - cheese
    • Gently fold the tortilla.
    quesadilla step 8
    • Heat a cast iron pan and add oil on it. Cook quesadilla on both the sides evenly.Take care while flipping over. You may cook them one by one as its easier to flip.
    quesadilla step 9
    • Optionally cut them in smaller pieces. Serve hot.
    veg Quesadilla

    Variations

    • You can make Caprese salad filling by layering tomatoes, mozzarella, basil. with a drizzle of olive oil. Alternatively, you can make a filling of black beans or red kidney beans,onions,peppers,tomatoes,corn, cilantro with cheese. You may also add olives,feta cheese, spinach. You can also make it in air fryer or oven instead of pan.

    Substitution

    • You can use any left over veggies as a filling. Simply heat the filling and add cheese optionally. Other varieties are fajita quesadilla, vegan quesadilla , egg quesadilla. Some people also like to make chicken quesadilla or with shrimp filling.

    Storage

    Store the fillings separately and tortilla too. Make it fresh. If you have left over quesadillas they stay good for 1-2 days in refrigerator. Always reheat your leftovers.

    Related links

    • Chipotle tofu bowl
    • Vegan Mexican chili
    • Vegan bean salad
    • Mexican guacamole
    • Easy mango salsa
    • Vegan black beans burrito bowl
    • Air fryer tortilla chips
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    Quesadilla | Veg quesadilla recipe

    Mexican Quesadilla is an easy yet filling recipe. Learn to make it here in easy steps.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Breads
    Cuisine: American/Mexican
    Keyword: Quesadilla, Quesadillas, veg Quesadilla
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger
    • 1 tbsp. garlic
    • 1 cup leeks chopped,or onion
    • 3 cups kale or spinach
    • 1 cup canned black beans drain the excess water
    • 1 cup corn shelled
    • 1 tbsp. Mexican seasoning can be replaced with cumin,garlic powder and paprika in equal quantity.
    • salt as per taste
    • 4-5 Tortilla wraps large tortilla
    • 1 full avocado, sliced or cheese slices (for non vegan)

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger-garlic, chopped leeks or onions with little salt in a pan. Let it cook for a couple of mins.
    • Now, add chopped kale to it. Let it cook until kale leaves wilt.
    • Now add shelled corn and mix well.
    • Add canned black beans followed by seasoning.
    • Mix well with a spatula,cover and cook for few minutes
    • Layer the filling in half of tortilla wrap.
    • Add avocado slices on top.You can also add cheese slices(for non vegan).
    • Gently fold the tortilla
    • Heat a cast iron pan and add oil on it. Cook quesadilla on both the sides evenly.Take care while flipping over. You may cook them one by one as its easier to flip.
    • Optionally cut them in smaller pieces. Serve hot.

    FAQs

    How do you keep quesadilla from getting soggy?

    Do not add too much oil to the pan. If your quesadilla is cold,reheat them. Always serve them hot.

    What is the best cheese for a quesadilla?

    Mexican cheese like Oaxaca cheese and Chihuahua cheese suit best. However, if you cannot find it nearby, use a mix of shredded cheese, Monterrey Jack and mozzarella.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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