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Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza (Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas) Recipe
Quesadillas de flor de calabaza showcase zucchini blossom quesadillas that are incredibly popular throughout Mexico, featuring delicate squash blossoms enhanced by bacon grease for authentic flavor. These traditional Mexican quesadillas celebrate seasonal ingredients while the bacon grease provides rich flavor that complements the subtle, floral taste of zucchini blossoms. The popularity of this dish in Mexico demonstrates how simple, seasonal ingredients can create extraordinary results through proper preparation.
These quesadillas de flor de calabaza (zucchini blossom quesadillas) are very popular in Mexico. The bacon grease in the recipe adds another level of tastiness to the quesadillas. Plus, they crisp up beautifully.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients
1 teaspoon bacon grease
2 corn tortillas
2 slices Manchego cheese
6 zucchini blossoms
Directions
Melt bacon grease in a cast-iron or regular skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas side-by-side in the skillet; top each with 1 slice cheese and 3 zucchini blossoms. Fold tortillas in half.
Cook until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese starts to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is crispy, lightly browned, and cheese has melted, about 1 minute more.
Cook’s Note
Feel free to use lard, oil, or butter in place of bacon grease, and mozzarella cheese in place of Manchego.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 174 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 174 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 407mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 158mg | 12% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 59mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
