Avocado Quesadilla (Keto-Friendly Recipe)
I'll be very honest, I was stumped at what to call this recipe.
Tortilla-free quesadilla?
Keto-dilla?
Low Carb Dilla?
Tortilla or not, quesadillas are the perfect quick hot lunch at home – and they make great appetizers, too!
According to Wikipedia, a quesadilla is: A quesadilla is a flour or corn tortilla filled with a savory mixture containing cheese, other ingredients, and/or vegetables, then folded in half to form a half-moon shape. It is usually cooked on a griddle – although I use a frying pan – until the tortillas are crispy but not burnt.
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There is no denying that they are darn delicious. A perfect, quick and easy meal to grab-n-go. Growing up in a Mexican household, quesadilla's were something that popped up throughout the week... filled with cheese, potatoes, beans, or avocado and queso cotija. The combinations were endless.
So, the other day while I was thinking of what to make for lunch, I had a craving for one. More specifically the ooey-gooey cheese in a slightly greasy flour tortilla. After searching Pinterest for a gluten-free version, no luck. But, I did come across plenty of low-crab versions. Which lead me to this. It was inspired by Officially Gluten-Free's Keto Chicken Quesadilla recipe. In my lacking of parchment paper, and pure laziness of making my way a few blocks down to the grocery store, I opted for a non-stick. I know, not the best. I improvised with what I had, and the ingredients in my fridge. The result? Pure deliciousness.
Avocado Quesadilla (Keto-Friendly Recipe)
Recipe Makes 2 Servings
What You'll Need
½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese
½ Cups Cheddar Cheese
1 tbs Taco Seasoning (see recipe below)
1 small avocado, sliced
Ranch or sour cream (I used this brand)
Optional: hot sauce for dipping
What You'll Need To Know
In a bowl, mix together the two cheeses.
On a stovetop, heat a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup of cheese mixture evenly into a circle, season with Taco Seasoning, and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes. The cheese should be crispy on the bottom and melted on top.
Add in the Just Mayo Ranch, Ranch, or sour cream on one side and top with avocado. With a spatula, fold over the other half, press it firmly and plate.
If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Taco Seasoning
What You'll Need
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
1½ tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red pepper flake
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
What You'll Need To Know
Mix together in a mixing bowl, and store in an airtight container.
