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Caprese Quesadilla

Tomato and mozzarella stuffed quesadillas

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
400
Calories
kcal
16g
Protein
36g
Carbs
24g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

Ingredients

  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Brush one side of a tortilla with olive oil and place it in the skillet, oiled side down.

  3. 3

    On half of the tortilla, layer slices of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if using.

  5. 5

    Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

  6. 6

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.

  7. 7

    Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.

  8. 8

    Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.