Description
A delightful combination of creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 or 10-inch Flour tortillas
- Basil pesto, to taste
- Fresh mozzarella, to taste
- Ripe tomatoes, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, to taste
Instructions
- If making homemade balsamic glaze, simmer 1 cup of balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until thickened, about 10-15 minutes, then set aside.
- Slice fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes; chiffonade fresh basil.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, adding olive oil or butter to coat the pan.
- Lay one tortilla in the skillet and spread basil pesto over half of it.
- Layer sliced mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on top of the pesto.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the other side is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the pan, let rest, then slice and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately and repeat with any remaining tortillas.
Notes
These quesadillas can be customized with added proteins or spices, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg