Quesadillas
by Nigella. Featured in NIGELLA EXPRESSIntroduction
Just thinking of these makes me salivate: these toasted sandwiches have the perfect more-ish mixture between thin crisp crust and gooey yielding middle. What's more, they're pretty well instant to make.
These would go well with the Coriander and Jalapeño Salsa, Red-Hot Roast Salsa or Jumbo Chilli Sauce.
And please read the Additional Information section at the end of the recipe before proceeding.
Just thinking of these makes me salivate: these toasted sandwiches have the perfect more-ish mixture between thin crisp crust and gooey yielding middle. What's more, they're pretty well instant to make.
These would go well with the Coriander and Jalapeño Salsa, Red-Hot Roast Salsa or Jumbo Chilli Sauce.
And please read the Additional Information section at the end of the recipe before proceeding.
Ingredients
Makes: 1 quesadilla
For Each Flour Tortilla Wrap
- 1 soft flour tortilla wrap
- 30 grams thinly-sliced cured ham
- 3 slices pickled green jalapeno peppers (from a jar)
- 50 grams Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 spring onion (finely sliced)
- 6 leaves fresh coriander
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
To Serve
- salsa
For Each Flour Tortilla Wrap
- 1 soft flour tortilla wrap
- 1 ounce thinly-sliced cured ham
- 3 slices pickled green jalapeno peppers (from a jar)
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 scallion (finely sliced)
- 6 leaves cilantro
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
To Serve
- salsa
Method
- Heat a ridged griddle.
- Place the tortilla wrap on the counter in front of you and cover with the ham.
- Over one half only, sprinkle the pickled jalapeno slices, grated cheese and chopped spring onion. Scatter the coriander leaves over the top.
- Carefully fold the tortilla wrap in half, that's to say, fold the un-cheese-topped half over the cheese so that you have a fat half moon.
- Lift this up carefully and brush each side with the oil before putting it on the hot griddle; grill for a minute each side.
- Using a steady hand and a wide fine spatula or fish slice, transfer the tortilla to a board or plate and cut into 3 triangles. Eat with some salsa on the side. And please feel free to play with the fillings as you wish.
- Heat a ridged griddle.
- Place the tortilla wrap on the counter in front of you and cover with the ham.
- Over one half only, sprinkle the pickled jalapeno slices, grated cheese and chopped scallion. Scatter the coriander leaves over the top.
- Carefully fold the tortilla wrap in half, that's to say, fold the un-cheese-topped half over the cheese so that you have a fat half moon.
- Lift this up carefully and brush each side with the oil before putting it on the hot griddle; grill for a minute each side.
- Using a steady hand and a wide fine spatula or fish slice, transfer the tortilla to a board or plate and cut into 3 triangles. Eat with some salsa on the side. And please feel free to play with the fillings as you wish.
Additional Information
For gluten free use soft corn tortillas rather than wheat ones.
MAKE AHEAD / STORE:
It is not advisable to make ahead or store.
For gluten free use soft corn tortillas rather than wheat ones.
MAKE AHEAD / STORE:
It is not advisable to make ahead or store.
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Show more commentsSuch a simple recipe but so delicious. Would go great with Nigella’s Minestrone soup. Can’t wait to make it. Super-yum !
Nigella really has a knack for turning simple ideas into sublime flavor combinations. The Serrano ham and the pickled jalapeños really elevate these. They are seriously good!
Love them on a hectic day, as a light lunch. I have been doing with canned fish and light mayonnaise..yum... thank you for you're make it easy on us planning our day to day food planning.
We (vegetarians) make these with re-fried beans to replace the ham, equally tasty!
Love this recipe. I’d forgotten about it and I used to make it weekly. Thanks Nigella.com for reminding me!
Tried this recipe loads of times (and variations ) and never tire of it .. lovely to slip in as a main or snack.. delicious
I don't possess a griddle so I just use a dry frying pan but wipe it with a bit of oil x
Just tried this, the griddle pan has hung unused for years. I was looking for something other than burritos to use tortilla for. I chucked in some pepperoni as well and it was amazing.
These are delicious, I'm a veggie so just left out the ham but grilled veg (mushrooms, peppers, courgette and a few tomatoes, herbs, oil and seasoning) torn up mozzarella and this is heaven on a plate!
I'd totally forgotten these until I saw some wraps left in my fridge, hmmm, didn't Nigella do something yummy with them'. Fab breakfast, used some left over spicy sausage in them, so so nice. The wrap goes so crispy and the chilli's are a must even if your not too keen on them.
I live in Mumbai and while tortilla wraps are available they're pricey since they're imported. I followed your recipe using our regular chapattis and the results were super yummy! The chapatti (roti) crisps up and is just delicious.
I have always wanted to make these, I have, and they were divine - family raved about them - definitely making again.