Quesadilla, a Mexican delicacy , with a musical ring to its name, is made up from two Spanish words Queso for cheese and Tortilla for flat bread. Interesting for sure. And extremely easy to make, specially when you just heat in microwave using a quesadilla maker. I happened to find this highly dependable microwave quesadilla maker, that makes this amazing dish in minutes.
Quick, easy to make has been my focus for the last month or so as some remodeling is being done in my house and hence am out of workable kitchen space for some time. This is also the primary reason why I have not been able to share more recipes of late. But nonetheless will keep the momentum on for writing and sharing, even though renovation is never a time bound or and easy task as many would agree.
Even if you do not find a quesadilla maker, this can be cooked over a flat griddle needing a couple of more minutes to cook, and will also give a nice crunchy flavor when cooked in a healthy does of oil on a griddle.
This recipe can be easy to make for lunches to go, or a quick TV dinner menu. The inside stuffing can be alternated with rice, only cheese, or even grilled vegetables taste yummy. This can be easily one of Rachel Ray under 5 minute meals!! I am sure many of us make this at home and it is no great technique, but the reason I was compelled to blog about this, was to share the quick microwave quesadilla maker, that I am very happy about!
Recipe Makes 2 Pieces of Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 4 Corn flour Tortilla(El paso Brand)
- 2 cups Refried Vegetarian Beans ( El paso Brand)
- 3 lettuce leaves chopped
- 1 tomato dice
- 3-4 red/orange sweet peppers diced
- 1 green chlli finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Grated Mexican Three cheese ( Montrey Jack, Cheddar or Colby Jack) or even Plain Old Amul Cheese would work.
- 5-6 tbsp Corn Salsa or Tomato Salsa
- Nacho Cheese Sauce for topping (optional)
- Sour cream for Topping(optional)
- FOR ALTERNATE stuffings:
- 2 cups grilled mix vegetables ( zucchini, bell peppers, sweet peppers, sliced red onions with some sea salt and groud pepper)
- 2 cups cooked rice, blended with lemon, salt, boiled corn and chopped cilantro
Method
- In a pan heat the oil and chilies and refried beans. Heat for about 30 sec.
- Lay a tortilla flat on the flat dish of the quesadilla maker and layer it with half the quantity of refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, some salsa and cheese.
- Cover it with another tortilla.
- Close the lid
- Microwave for 3-4 min.on high.
- You will know its done when it rises in the center.
- Open the top lid and flip it over .
- Place the sharp edges perfectly in the center and roll up and down on each edge, making clean vertical cuts in order to have triangles.
- Remove carefully.
- Top it with your choice of cheese, salsa, sour cream or even no topping.
- Enjoy warm or even after a few hours.
Tips
You really don’t need tips over here! Its just mix , heat and eat!
Well if you do not have a quesadilla maker, I would grease generous amount of oil on a flat griddle, heat the griddle and cooked the stuffed tortilla to golden brown on both the sides and cheese inside melts. This is my preferred way of relishing quesadilla as I prefer a crunchy texture to a soft texture.
Instinct Factor
How about trusting your microwave!
Feel Factor
When you are feeling lazy, but still want some exciting food, Beans Quesadilla would be my menu. Specially when you have access to ready made cans of Refried Beans, Tortillas, mix of Salsas and Cheese. Everything just melts into your mouth, and also gives a bit of spicy flavor, making a routine lunch meal entertaining at home, school or office. I prefer the Beans stuffing to rice or Grilled Vegetables in a Quesadilla.
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