Quesadillas Recipe

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Quesadillas
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
410
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place the masa in a large bowl and add flour, lard, baking powder and salt. Moisten your hands and knead for 5 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Form the masa into 12 balls. Line a tortilla press with plastic wrap, place a ball of masa in the center and cover with another piece of plastic. Press lightly to form a 4-in (10 cm) circles. Peel the plastic from the top of the tortilla and spread a spoonful of filling (recipes follow) on the tortilla in a half circle, leaving a 1/2 in (1-cm) margin around the edge. Fold the tortilla in half and remove the plastic from the bottom. Press the edges of the quesadillas to seal.
  3. In a skillet heat 1/2 in (1 cm) oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry the quesadillas, 2 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Do not let them stick together as they fry.
  4. Serve with guacamole and salsa mexicana.
  5. Relleno de queso (Cheese Filling): Place a spoonful of cheese and a sprig of epazote in each quesadilla.
  6. Relleno de Papa con Chorizo (Potato and Chorizo Filling): Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water. When they are tender , drain and place in a bowl. Mash slightly with a fork.
  7. Heat a skillet, add the chorizo and cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Add the chorizo to the potatoes. Moisten with a tablespoon of fat rendered from the chorizo and mix well.
  9. Relleno de Flor de Calabaza (Squash Blossom Filling): Remove the stems and pistils from the flowers. Rinse with water, drain and chop coarsely.
  10. Heat the oil in a skillet, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the tomato, stir and heat for 3 minutes or until the mixture comes to a boil. Add the flower, chile poblano, epazote and salt. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until flowers are soft and the excess liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 410.05 Kcal (1717 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.11g 23%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 714.9mg 30%
Potassium 578.54mg 12%
Total Carbs 45.1g 15%
Sugars 12.54g 50%
Dietary Fiber 6.37g 25%
Protein 15.31g 31%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 133.2mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.45 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.99g 23%
Cholesterol 10.24mg 10%
Sodium 236.15mg 30%
Potassium 191.11mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.9g 15%
Sugars 4.14g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 25%
Protein 5.06g 31%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 29%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 44mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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