Quesadillas With Nopales And Roasted Red Peppers

Name: Quesadillas With Nopales And Roasted Red Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Grilled or pan fry nopales; 4 nopales; oil; salt and black pepper; Quesadillas; 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 300 grams queso fresco - Spanish fresh cheese grated or crumbled; 4 nopales grilled and sliced; 2 red roaster peppers marinated with garlic, olive oil and salt ( you can buy roasted peppers in the jar, drain and slice them add salt, minced garlic and olive oil, it will keep in the fridge for …; pickled sliced jalapeno peppers; 2 tablespoons oil for frying

Servings: persons

Grilled or pan fry nopales
4 nopales
oil
salt and black pepper
Quesadillas
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
300 grams queso fresco - Spanish fresh cheese grated or crumbled
4 nopales grilled and sliced
2 red roaster peppers marinated with garlic, olive oil and salt ( you can buy roasted peppers in the jar, drain and slice them add salt, minced garlic and olive oil, it will keep in the fridge for weeks. )
pickled sliced jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons oil for frying

1
Wear glows to protect your hands.
2
Place cactus paddle (nopales) on cutting board and using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler scrape the spines and trim off the edges.
3
The cactus will release a sticky substance, wash them and dry with paper towel, oil them, add salt and black pepper, pan fry them or grill them for 3-4 minutes (medium heat) on each side, slice and mix with marinated roast red peppers.
4
Or you can serve just like that with guacamole.
5
Sprinkle the cheese on half of the tortilla add a mix of grilled sliced nopales and marinated red roasted peppers and pickled sliced jalapeno peppers, sprinkle more cheese on the top and fold the tortillas in half.
6
Heat skillet large enough to hold two of the tortillas, add 1tbs oil.
7
Fry one side for 3 minutes on medium heat, turn over and fry for 3 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
8
Remove it from the pan and cut into wedges like a pizza.
9
Serve with salsa and guacamole.

1174

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Grilled or pan fry nopales, 4 nopales, oil, salt and black pepper, and more.

Yes, Quesadillas With Nopales And Roasted Red Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!