Description
A delicious blend of fresh ingredients wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1–2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Olive oil or butter for toasting
Instructions
- Spread pesto over half of each tortilla. Layer mozzarella, tomato slices, fresh basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Fold tortillas in half.
- Heat a nonstick skillet with a little oil or butter. Toast each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg