Italian Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Italian Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes finely diced; 1/2 cup basil leaves cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup olive oil; balsamic vinegar to taste; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound mozzarella cheese freshly-grated; whole milk or part skim; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; whole milk or part skim; 4 green onions trimmed, and; 1/4 cup oil cured olives finely-sliced pitted; 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts finely-chopped; crushed red pepper flakes to taste; 8 flour tortillas; vegetable oil to cook the quesadil; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

4 plum tomatoes finely diced
1/2 cup basil leaves cut into thin strips
1/4 cup olive oil
balsamic vinegar to taste
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound mozzarella cheese freshly-grated
whole milk or part skim
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
whole milk or part skim
4 green onions trimmed, and
1/4 cup oil cured olives finely-sliced pitted
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts finely-chopped
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
8 flour tortillas
vegetable oil to cook the quesadil
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

1
In a mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and season to taste with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
2
In a mixing bowl combine the mozzarella cheese, ricotta, green onion, olives and artichoke hearts; season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
3
Spread some mixture on one half of each tortilla, leaving about 1/4-inch between the filling and the edge of the tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half. Fry the tortillas in a little bit of vegetable oil for about a minute a side until golden and cheese has melted; keep warm in low oven until ready to serve. Top with tomatoes and basil and pine nuts.
4
Alternate way to do is to preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread stuffing over entire surface of tortillas without folding them. Set them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Fold over and serve with topping.

1528

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 plum tomatoes finely diced, 1/2 cup basil leaves cut into thin strips, 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar to taste, and more.

Yes, Italian Quesadillas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Quesadillas

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