Kenyan Sukuma Wiki Quesadillas
Sukuma wiki, a popular Kenyan vegetable, is the star of this fusion dish that combines Kenyan and Mexican flavors. These Kenyan Sukuma Wiki Quesadillas are a delicious and unique way to enjoy this nutritious leafy green.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped sukuma wiki
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until translucent.
- Add the sukuma wiki and tomatoes, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a tortilla in a separate pan over medium heat.
- Sprinkle a layer of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Spoon the sukuma wiki mixture over the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling, and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve with a side of salsa and guacamole for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful not to overfill the quesadillas to prevent the filling from spilling out while cooking.
Cost
$10