Mexican Food, Fried Quesadilla, Street Food, easy and delicious

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: corn tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-bought tortillas

Corn tortillas are often lower in calories and gluten-free.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: beans

Beans provide protein at a lower cost and are plant-based.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a healthier alternative with similar creaminess.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese evenly over half of it.

Add cooked meat and vegetables on top of the cheese.

Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side until golden, 3-4 minutes more.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Cut into wedges and serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

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