Delicious Quesadilla Made with Leftover Ingredients
Delicious Quesadilla Made with Leftover Ingredients
Fridge Clean-Out Series Part 2: Crafting a Simple and Elegant Quesadilla
This quesadilla recipe transforms leftover vegetables from your fridge into a delightful and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner!
Essential Ingredients- 2 Tortillas
- 1 Leftover Hamburger Steak
- 1/2 Bell Pepper (any color)
- 1/4 block Tofu
- 60g Mozzarella Cheese
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds. This makes them pliable and easier to handle, preventing them from cracking or tearing when you fold or cook them.
Step 2
Finely dice the hamburger steak and the bell pepper. Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the diced hamburger steak and bell pepper and sauté until nicely browned. The rich flavor of the hamburger steak will blend beautifully with the vegetables.
Step 3
Instead of finely chopping the tofu with a knife, simply crumble it with your hands directly into the pan with the other ingredients. Continue to sauté everything together. A key tip here is to cook off any excess moisture from the ingredients. This ensures your quesadilla won’t be soggy and concentrates the flavors of the filling.
Step 4
While the sautéed filling cools down slightly, prepare your mozzarella cheese. Letting the filling cool a bit prevents the cheese from melting too quickly and becoming stringy before the quesadilla is fully cooked.
Step 5
Spread the cooked filling evenly over one softened tortilla. Sprinkle generously with the mozzarella cheese, then place the second tortilla on top to create a sandwich. Now, it’s time to cook! If using an oven, bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 5 minutes. If you don’t have an oven, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cooking times may vary depending on your oven or microwave’s power, so keep an eye on it until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 6
Once golden and cheesy, cut the quesadilla into your desired portions and serve. Enjoy this delicious quesadilla while it’s warm for the best taste and texture!
