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Best Easy Quesadillas de Epazote Recipe

Name: Best Easy Quesadillas de Epazote Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 150 g
Ingredients: Corn tortillas 8 pieces; Oaxaca cheese, shredded 8 oz; Fresh epazote leaves 1 cup; Vegetable oil 2 tbsp; Salt 0.25 tsp

Corn tortillas filled with Oaxaca cheese and fragrant fresh epazote leaves. This vegetarian quesadilla highlights a uniquely Mexican herb for a simple, fresh family snack.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 290 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Corn tortillas 8 pieces
Oaxaca cheese, shredded 8 oz
Fresh epazote leaves 1 cup
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp

Seasonings/Sauce

Salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 34 g 47%

Protein 13 g 18%

Fat 12 g 35%

Serving size 150g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat a large skillet or comal over medium heat for 2–3 minutes to ensure even surface temperature.
2

Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with vegetable oil for crispness control during cooking.
3

On the un-oiled side of 4 tortillas, evenly layer shredded Oaxaca cheese and scatter fresh epazote leaves; sprinkle with a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor.
4

Top with remaining tortillas, oil-side outward, and press gently to seal the edges and keep filling in place.
5

Place quesadillas in the hot skillet (work in batches if needed); cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing occasionally, until the exterior is golden brown and crisp, and cheese is fully melted.
6

Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board; let them rest for 1 minute before slicing to maintain cheesy texture and avoid loss of filling.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What’s the key ingredient in this recipe?

The defining ingredient is fresh epazote leaves, a uniquely Mexican herb that imparts a fragrant, earthy flavor. Alongside creamy Oaxaca cheese and corn tortillas, epazote gives this quesadilla its authentic taste and identity.

Q. What’s the most important cooking tip for great texture?

Preheating the skillet and lightly oiling the tortillas before cooking ensures a crisp, golden exterior. Pressing the quesadillas gently during cooking helps the cheese melt smoothly without the tortillas burning or becoming too tough.

Q. How do I avoid soggy or overcooked quesadillas?

Avoid excess oil and always cook over medium—not high—heat. Letting the quesadillas rest briefly after cooking stabilizes the melted cheese, helping keep each wedge crispy and easier to handle without losing the filling.

Q. How many calories and macronutrients are in each serving?

Each serving contains about 290 kcal, 13g protein (18%), 34g carbohydrates (47%), and 12g fat (35%), making it a balanced, satisfying vegetarian snack with moderate protein and no meat.

Best Easy Quesadillas de Epazote Recipe

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