Caprese Quesadillas
A fusion twist featuring melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil inside a crispy tortilla.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
6 min
Servings
1
Ingredients
- 2 large Flour tortillas
- 6 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 sliced Roma tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the mozzarella and tomatoes into thin rounds. Pat the tomatoes dry with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
- 2
Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Layer half of the mozzarella, followed by tomato slices and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, then top with the remaining mozzarella and the second tortilla.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Carefully place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- 6
Remove from heat, let sit for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
kcal
Protein
18
g
Carbs
32
g
Fat
24
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
4
g
Sodium
680
mg