Grilled Quesadillas With Nopales And Salsa Slaw Recipe

Name: Grilled Quesadillas With Nopales And Salsa Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sliced onion; 2 poblano chiles, seeded and sliced; 1 cup cleaned and cubed nopales; About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 8 flour or corn tortillas (8-in. size); 1 cup shredded jack cheese; 1 qt. shredded cabbage; 1 cup salsa (any kind); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; Sour cream

Servings: persons

About 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 poblano chiles, seeded and sliced
1 cup cleaned and cubed nopales
About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
8 flour or corn tortillas (8-in. size)
1 cup shredded jack cheese
1 qt. shredded cabbage
1 cup salsa (any kind)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Sour cream

1
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat (450u00b0 to 550u00b0; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, chiles, and nopales until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and remove from heat.
2
Lay 4 tortillas on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup warm vegetable mixture. Top each with a second tortilla.
3
Using a wad of oiled paper towels and tongs, oil cooking grate. Use a spatula to transfer quesadillas to grill; cook, turning once, until grill marks appear and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from grill, cut each into quarters.
4
In a small bowl, combine cabbage, salsa, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Serve quesadillas with slaw, and sour cream if you like.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

306

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sliced onion, 2 poblano chiles, seeded and sliced, 1 cup cleaned and cubed nopales, and more.

Yes, Grilled Quesadillas With Nopales And Salsa Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Quesadillas With Nopales And Salsa Slaw

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