Nigella Lawson Easy Quesadillas
Elevate your snack game with Nigella Lawson's Easy Quesadillas—a quick, mouthwatering recipe that combines simplicity with bold flavors! Featuring golden, crispy flour tortillas stuffed with oozy melted cheddar, fresh scallions, and optional heat from jalapeños or tender shredded chicken, these quesadillas are perfect for a speedy lunch, casual dinner, or late-night craving. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, thanks to its straightforward skillet-cooking technique. Serve these cheesy delights with a side of tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these quesadillas are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 pieces Scallions, finely sliced
- 1 piece Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 150 grams Cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 100 grams Sour cream (for serving)
- 100 grams Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
Place two of the flour tortillas on a clean surface.
Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortillas, leaving about 1 cm around the edge.
Scatter the sliced scallions evenly on top of the cheese. If using jalapeño or shredded chicken, add those as well.
Top with the remaining cheddar cheese to create an even layer of filling.
Cover each tortilla with another tortilla to form a sandwich.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan.
Carefully transfer one quesadilla to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the outside is golden and crisp.
Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat with the second one.
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.8 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 393 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3065 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 114.7 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1857 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1143 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
