December 6, 2008

Quesadilla with Leftover Veggies and Whole grain tortillas

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What I eat as everyday food, is not just the breads, cakes and fancy stuff that I write about. So, here is one meal that you can quickly put together with just a few leftover and essential ingredients from your pantry and fridge. I used some leftover veggies from making eggs the previous days.

Quesadillas are one of my favorite Mexican foods that can be easily re created at home and is relatively healthier depending on what you decide to stuff in them.
This is one of the dishes where I like mine better than the restaurant served ones.

I have not given any measurements for the recipe, as it is really is upto you to add how much and whatever you want.
My most common problem with making quesadillas is overloading the veggies. Use lesser than you think you would need. That should do the trick.

And when buying re-fried beans (that normally come in cans), and if you are a vegetarian, check for the ingredient list at the back of the can. Sometimes they do add some kind of meat products/derivatives.
So in short, check for 100% vegetarian beans. Fat free is even better.

This is as easy as it gets.

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Quesadilla with Leftover Veggies and Whole grain tortillas

Ingredients:

Whole grain tortillas - 2 (One folds into two, so really depends on how much you want)
Leftover veggies - I used Zucchini, Onions, Jalapenos, Cilantro, and Olives
Fat free re-fried beans - To spread
Jalapenos - A few sliced
Cilantro - Chopped
Part skim mozzarella cheese - Grated
Red chilly flakes, Pepper and Salt - As need be
Olive Oil - As need be

Method:

Heat a non stick griddle on medium heat.

Lay the tortilla and spread warmed re-fried beans. Sprinkle cheese, and layer the veggies on top of it.

assemble

Season with salt, pepper / red chilly flakes.

Top off with cilantro or any herb or your choice.

Folder over, and lay it on the hot greased griddle, and cook on both sides with a little bit of oil.

72 comments:

  1. hai anu

    sorry...forgot to reply u ...just saute appalams in oil for 2-3 minutes........love ur tortilla

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  2. I love Quesadilla's too and I order them at Mexican restaurants. I loved your idea of whole grain tortillas which is way healthy.

    I sometimes also make it using left over chapathis/rotis.

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  3. I love mexican food and this one is one of my faves, loved the use of whole grain tortillas in this,looks delicious :-)

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  4. thatz a wise usage of leftovers .. Iam really hungry right now, i dont mind having these

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  5. "What I eat as everyday food, is not just the breads, cakes and fancy stuff that I write about. " ippadi nee sollithan nanga namba vendi irukku...nan nenachen pavam unga athukar...ore breadum cakuma samchi podaralennu....LOL!

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  6. BTW, super da...homemade tortillas next ezhuthu eppidi panrathunu

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  7. What a lovely idea to use your leftovers. Healthy and delicious!

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  8. Anu, Paravalla....neethan supera pudusu pudusa panriye...onnum matamaya poidum :)

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  9. wow... i can see that the tripod is doing wonders to your food pic :) love it..it has come out very nice. quesidilla super.i have made plain cheese Q with salsa stuffed in it.

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  10. Is that you? You are soooo pretty:-)

    coming to your food. I do this for my kids. My 7 year old love quesadilla and its a great way to get in the veggies. When i do it for us... i use just enuf cheese to make it stick. also use the sundried tom. or jalapeno whole grain tortillas.

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  11. Love quesadilla, in CA every corner u can find this kind of food. Love the way u tossed some homemade veggies!

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  12. I love quesadilla too and do so with veggies and mexican cheese.Healthy and delicious and very quick.The whole grain idea is great.Lovely presentation.

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  13. Mexican food is one of our favs. We need to have it at least once a week. These look outstanding!!! Thanks for coming by a few days ago!

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  14. Very yummy combo..I like it spicy.
    Quesadillas are nice way to use up the leftovers,Bean spread is a lovely idea.

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  15. I totally agree and always make this when I don't have enough time.. I use some canned black beans instead of refried beans and lots of veggies - yummy always.

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  16. Delicious! A perfect meal, imo. Its nutritious, balanced and quick.

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  17. Anu, thats very creative to come-up with such a nice way to use the left overs.. Whole grain tortillas is a nice twist too.. love it!

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  18. luv it, nice way to eat veggies...

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  19. Yum. I love quesadillas because you can fill them up with any sort of leftovers. Great recipe and photos.

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  20. Hi Anu..first time here an absolutely loved ur blog.those tortilla's looks appealing..:)

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  21. Hey Anu..cudnt get ur mail id..thats y asking here..are u from Seattle?

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  22. Very healthy quesadillas Anu.love the picture.

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  23. Anudivya, I'm so glad you posted about quesadillas. It's a standard in our house. Once upon a time, all we had were cheese quesadillas, now we use leftovers as well. Great recipe. Great minds think alike.

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  24. Oh I love this! Such an easy healthy meal!

    You should definitely try making the soup...it's so easy. You will love it homemade!

    I love your new pic! Nice to "see" you! :)

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  25. what a great idea to make quesadillas at home! It looks so rich, healthy and delicious. BTW, do you know Telugu too? I saw your comment in telugu in my blog :)

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  26. hey quesadilla is my fav too....looks so easy divya...nalla veggie version..haha..naan chicken thaan taste panni iruken...really really temptg :)

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  27. The only thing I don't like about tortillas is the smell. Have any of you noticed that, or it's only me? So like RC, I also sometimes make it with chapathis.

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  28. That whole grain quesadilla idea seems fantastic anu..Its healthy and a tempting idea to work on

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  29. I have to agree with you, quesadillas are my favorite mexican dish. I'm not too fond of the whole grain tortillas though, maybe I'm buying the wrong brand. Just last weekend, I was at my favorite mexican restaurant - Rosa Mexicano in washington DC. They dont have any vegetarian quesadillas on the menu, but they always make me a special spinach and cheese one which is so fabulous!

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  30. Wat a great idea of using leftover veggies...gorgeous Tortillas Anu..i love mexican food much , this is one of my fav...looks elicious..

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  31. Cool idea of using whole grain tortillas,I too could try with left over rotis!

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  32. i love th pics you put up! my tummy is grumbling for some food now :)

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  33. I love quesadillas and am even more fond of using up leftovers so they don't go to waste. Great idea.

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  34. Quesadilla, at home, looks great.

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  35. Tasty!I make quesadilla whenever I need to make a quick fix meal.Home made Crisp veggie stuffed Quesadilla are far better than any fast food restaurants usually loaded with oozing cheese.

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  36. Good n creative idea using left overs.... Ana peru than vaila nollayave matenguthu po....

    Anu its me only in my prof pic. taken when i was 10 months... He he he....Thanks for yr words Ayyo ore vetkama irruku po paaa....

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  37. Oh yum! I love the veggies that you used! I am a Mexican food fanatic! I am making these for lunch!

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  38. Quesadilla with leftover veggies looks very delicious Anu & love all photos.

    Thank you for reminding me Sangeeth's Pregnancy event. I will send the recipe to that event.

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  39. These look lovely! I think they are perfect the way you have made them. Would love to take a bite into it :)
    wonder if we get something like refried beans here, looks quite interesting.

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  40. Forgot to tell you, you've been awarded. Come and collect...them, please!:)

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  41. Love Quesadilla`s at Mexican Restaurants. I use leftovers in tortilla`s , will have to try with whole grain. I usually go with our chappatis.

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  42. Simple ingredients and delicious recipe! Thanks for sharing - I definitely need to get some tortillas. OR, I could go all out and try to make my own, but that might be just a gongshow! :)

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  43. That not only looks good but also sounds healthy too Anu. :-)
    I often make egg parathas the same way ... folding over. :-)

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  44. Quesadilla's looks neat! A very appetizing way to clear your fridge with leftover veggies! Good one

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  45. looks like such a filling meal...and just good to take care of all those "need to finish these veggies" times....

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  46. hey anu,
    Yeah i posted few cakes pic long back i think...and ya surely i ll pass on the fondant recipe...and kit apdinu ntg ma..hehhee...i get all the wilton products in hobby lobby,michaels...with the 40% or 50% off coupons...Will send u the list of essentials by mail..

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  47. I make quesadillas all the time now, beans or refried beans are key! Excellent!

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  48. Nice recipe Anu.Love the idea of using olives..yum!

    I put a bowl of water (to add some weight) on top of the tortillas to get it evenly toasted and crispy.

    Your profile pic looks very nice.

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  49. looks yummy n tempting yaar...great idea yaar with leftover veggies..

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  50. Divya, the gravy has to simmer on low flame for a long time(30-45 minutes at least) to get rid of raw onion smell. secondly, when making gravies, we have to put more oil than how much we usually put for curries and veggies especially when we grind onions, we need to put some more oil. that's why i make rich gravies occasionally. mostly i fry onions than grinding.

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  51. Divya, yesterday Ramya was asking about "link to your post" that is there below each post. so i was trying to explain her. hence i went to her blog, clicked chicken lollipop recipe, and clicked "create a link to this post".. that's y u wud have seen it in my blog. i immediately deleted the post. that was just for testing how that link to your post works.. purinjidha?

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  52. That is my kind of meal! Looks super delicious!

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  53. very healthy quesadillas divya

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  54. Nice idea of making whole grain tortillas and using leftover veggies.
    It looks colourful...

    with regards to the event thank you for ur valuable suggestion. The idea behind keeping the last date as 2nd is, people dont have to go extra miles to prepare any dish especially for the event, they can post the dishes which they have prepared for the Christmas Eve...

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  55. hey anuvidya,

    The Quesadilla look wonderful.Just cant resist myself from trying it.
    vishali

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  56. That is a wonderful idea! IT looks soooo delicious :) yum

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  57. Dey look so nice.. never tried it.. So now will.. Healthy food with whole grain and left over veggies

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  58. Hi AnuD,Thanks for pointing it.I meant tofu + soymilk ground to a paste.Thanks.I have corrected the mistake.

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  59. One of my favorites...and you made it even healthier by using whole grain tortillas!

    cheers,trupti
    the spice who loved me

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  60. Very delicious. Photo romba nannaerukku.

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  61. yummmmmmmmmm!! These cant be from left-overs!!

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  62. These are great. I do make these very often with leftover chappathis and veggies. My daughter just loves them.

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  63. hi Anu, You have a awesome blog with very yummy recipes. the quesadilla looks very nice.

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  64. hey i really love the mexican food..just simple..forgot to answer u dear...u asked me abt butter in puffpastry....i really didnt think abt it....yaa but few people dont consider milk/butter/cheese as non-veg...so its the way u think/see things...i guess i need to change the title....

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  65. I have had quesadilla just once, and never made any any myself yet! I should try yours. I love the way you innovate to come up with healthy stuff all the time!! Three Cheers:)

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  66. Wow that's awesome! Got new idea for leftover ;)

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  67. Wow that's awesome! Got new idea for leftover ;)

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  68. Quesadilla looks very delicious, thanks to post this recipe.

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