Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
3 unit

Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla

0.5 cup

Refried beans

1.5 cup

Spinach

roughly chopped

0.75 cup

Sweet corn

0.5 cup

Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

0.75 cup

Cheddar cheese

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

or paprika

0.5 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

0.5 tsp

Mixed Herbs (Dried)

2 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsp

Butter (unsalted)

or oil to cook the filling

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare ingredients: Chop spinach and yellow bell pepper. Ensure refried beans are ready.

Step 2
~4 min

Sauté yellow pepper in oil over medium heat until tender (about 1 minute).

Step 3
~4 min

Add spinach and corn to the pan and cook until spinach wilts.

Step 4
~4 min

Incorporate refried beans into the mixture and stir well.

Step 5
~4 min

Season with paprika, mixed herbs, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly and add chopped coriander.

Step 6
~4 min

Preheat a cast iron skillet.

Step 7
~4 min

Butter one side of a tortilla and place it butter-side down in the skillet.

Step 8
~4 min

Spoon the bean and spinach filling onto one half of the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the filling.

Step 10
~4 min

Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to form a semi-circular quesadilla.

Step 11
~4 min

Heat until the bottom develops golden-brown spots and the cheese melts (2-3 minutes), pressing down gently.

Step 12
~4 min

Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side until browned.

Step 13
~4 min

Transfer to a serving plate.

Step 14
~4 min

Cut the quesadilla into triangular portions using a pizza cutter or knife.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve immediately with Mexican salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.

Use a blend of cheeses for a more complex flavor.

For a spicier quesadilla, add jalapeños.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and home-cooked meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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