Tortillas con Queso

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber while flour is often less expensive.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder heat and are often cheaper.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Spread butter on one side of a corn tortilla.

Place the tortilla in the skillet, butter-side down.

Sprinkle cheese evenly over the tortilla.

Cook until the cheese begins to melt, about 2-3 minutes.

Fold the tortilla in half and press gently.

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.

Cut into wedges and serve with black beans, sour cream, and avocado.

Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens