Quesadillas are a great option when it comes to creating a fuss-free midweek meal, and will appeal to all the family. This recipe from Bord Bia includes plenty of protein, homemade salsa with fresh vegetables, and a nutrient-packed avocado mash.
You could include some caramelized onions or chutney in the filling – just add it to the pan along with the cheese and ham mixture.
Ham and cheese quesadillas with tomato salsa and avocado mash
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Serves four.
Ingredients
2 packets of sliced cooked ham, approximately 200g, chopped
4 large, or 8 medium, multiseed tortillas
100g cheddar cheese, grated
100g mozzarella, roughly torn
4 scallions or a bunch of chives, finely sliced
1 tablesp olive oil
For the salsa
250g tomatoes, diced
1 red chilli, finely chopped
Half a red onion, peeled and finely diced
2-3 tablesp coriander leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablesp olive oil
For the avocado mash
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
Juice of half a lime
0.25 teasp chilli flakes
1 tablesp coriander leaves, chopped
Method
Place the cheese, ham, and scallions/chives in a bowl and mix well.
Brush a little oil over a large frying pan and place on a medium heat. Lay a tortilla on the pan then spread some of the cheese and ham mixture over one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the mixture to make a semi-circle. Cook for a couple of minutes. When the cheese is beginning to melt, turn the quesadilla over to cook the other side. When the cheese is oozing remove the quesadilla from the pan and keep it warm while you cook the rest of the quesadillas.
To make the salsa: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and season.
To make the avocado mash: Mash the avocados with the lime juice, chilli flakes, coriander leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
Cut the tortillas in wedges and serve warm with the salsa and avocado.
