Quintonil Quesadillas

Name: Quintonil Quesadillas
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups quintonil herb (pigweed), cleaned and disinfected; 1 cup requesón; epazote; 2 cups corn masa flour, for the dough; 1 cup wheat flour, for the dough; 1/2 cups water, for the dough; 1 teaspoon baking powder, for the dough; salt, for the dough; vegetable oil, for frying; red salsa, for serving

Yamilette González

Pay tribute to Mexican gastronomy with these quintonil quesadillas! In addition to being an easy and quick option, they are perfect for any time of day and can be accompanied by your favorite hot sauce. Will you resist the craving for these quintonil quesadillas?

Did you know? Quintoniles are a type of edible herb used in the preparation of all kinds of dishes, but they are also used for medicinal purposes.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 17-04-2024

Preparation

30 mins

25 mins

Low

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook the quintoniles for 3 more minutes. Finally, add the ricotta and epazote and cook for 5 more minutes. For the dough: combine the corn flour, wheat flour, water, and baking powder in a bowl and mix until integrated to obtain a homogeneous dough.