Kimchi Quesadilla with Melted Cheese
A skillet quesadilla stuffed with kimchi and cheese gets golden and crisp with a simple sesame drizzle.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup kimchi
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 each large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (for the skillet)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Chop the kimchi into smaller pieces if needed. Shred cheeses if not pre-shredded.
- 2
Cook (10 minutes): Heat the neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half the mozzarella and cheddar over it.
- 3
Cook (10 minutes): Add the kimchi on top, then add the remaining cheeses. Top with the second tortilla and cook until the bottom is golden, about 4–5 minutes.
- 4
Cook (10 minutes): Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, about 4–5 minutes. Drizzle with sesame oil (if using) and slice to serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1650 mg |
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