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Kimchi Quesadilla with Melted Cheese

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

Kimchi Quesadilla with Melted Cheese

Total

20 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Prep (10 minutes): Chop the kimchi into smaller pieces if needed. Shred cheeses if not pre-shredded.

  2. 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. 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. 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

Protein26 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat40 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium1650 mg

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