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Zucchini Flower Quesadilla

Zucchini flower quesadillas

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One of my favourite quesadillas has to be Zucchini flowers. It is full of flavour from the flowers, and it is also a good sign that spring here to enjoy them :)
Print Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings4 people

Ingredients

  • ½ kg zucchini flower
  • 1 jalapeño chilli
  • ½ white or brown onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 400 g mozzarella cheese substitute with any melty cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Salt to taste

To serve:

  • 12 corn tortillas preferably from La Tortilleria
  • Whole or refried beans
  • Your favourite salsa

Instructions

  • Remove the centre of the zucchini flower, cut them into large pieces, and wash them in boiling water with a little salt for about 5 minutes.
    Zucchini Flower Quesadilla
  • Chop the onion, jalapeño, garlic and crumble the cheese.
    Zucchini Flower Quesadilla
  • Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion until it becomes transparent, then add the garlic, chilli and a little salt, cook for another couple of minutes and add the zucchini flower, cook for another 5 minutes.
    Zucchini Flower Quesadilla
  • Heat a clean skillet or comal and reheat the tortillas, add cheese on top and the zucchini flower filling, fold the tortilla in half, letting heat a couple of minutes on each side so that the cheese melts.
    Zucchini Flower Quesadilla
  • Serve with whole or refried beans on the side and your favourite salsa on top.
    Zucchini Flower Quesadilla
  • ¡Buen provecho!
    Zucchini Flower Quesadilla