Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza (Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas)

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

These quesadillas de flor de calabaza are very popular in Mexico. The bacon grease gives the quesadillas another level of tastiness plus they crisp up beautifully. If bacon grease is unavailable, feel free to use lard, oil, or butter.

Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza (Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon bacon drippings

2 corn tortillas

2 slices Manchego cheese

6 zucchini blossoms

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Melt bacon grease in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas in the skillet. Top each tortilla with 1 slice of Manchego cheese and 3 zucchini blossoms. Fold tortillas in half.

Step 2

Cook until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese starts to melt 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until the other side is crispy lightly browned and the cheese has melted 1 more minute.

Nutritional Information

Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza (Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas)

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 174.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 13.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 10g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 22.6mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 252.3IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 4.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 158.4mg 16%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 20.2mg 7%

Potassium: 58.7mg 2%

Sodium: 407.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 89.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.