Vegan Fried Quesadillas with Squash Blossoms & Zucchini
These Vegan Fried Quesadillas with Squash Blossoms & Zucchini are everything you need for a yummy, satisfying meal! I love incorporating squash blossoms into my recipes, especially now that it’s summer and they’re flourishing in my garden. :)
Squash blossoms, or flores de clabaza, have been used in different Mexican dishes for years. Typically added to quesadillas, but they’re also used in soups, salads, or enjoyed on their own. This edible flower comes from the same species that produces zucchini, spaghetti squash and other types of squash. Not only are they edible, but they can make any dish look beautiful!
PREP TIME
5min
COOK TIME
15min
TOTAL TIME
20min
INGREDIENTS
Makes 8 quesadillas
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 7 ounces cegan cheese (I used follow your heart brand)
- 10-12 squash blossoms (bulbs removed)
- 1 large mexican zucchini, sliced
- Oil for frying
- Salsa for serving (I recommend a green salsa)
EQUIPMENT
- Medium sized pan
Instructions
vIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
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- In a pan over medium/ high heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil.
- Pan fry 1/4 inch thick pieces of zucchini for 2 minutes in each side and season with salt and pepper.
- Then in the left over oil, sauté The squash blossoms for 15 seconds! Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- If using corn tortillas heat prior to frying so they do not break...On a comal or pan over high heat...heat tortilla for 15-20 seconds on each side. * pro tip wet both sides of the corn tortilla with water before heating in comal *
- Heat another pan over medium heat. Add 3-4 tbsp of high heat oil.
- Once the tortillas are heated and bendable, add cheese to one side, fold and carefully add to the hot oil and fry on each side for about 1 minute or until golden.
- Transfer the fried tortillas to a plate lined with paper towels. Let cool for a couple minutes then open each one and stuff with zucchini and squash blossoms. Enjoy with salsa!
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