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quesadilla

Traditional dish from Mexico

Vegetarian

About quesadilla

Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled

A quesadilla is a Mexican dish made from two tortillas that are filled with cheese (queso), and sometimes meats, spices, and other fillings, and then cooked on a griddle or stove. Traditionally, corn tortillas are used, but the dish can also be made with flour tortillas. Quesadillas are frequently sold at Mexican restaurants all over the world.

Key Ingredients

  • cheese
  • tortilla

Cuisine Type

  • Mexican cuisine

Components

  • cheese
  • wheat tortilla

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
Traditional Mexico cuisine

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