Quesadilla De Escondidinho Com Guacamole (escondidinho Quesadilla With Guacamole)
This Quesadilla de Escondidinho com Guacamole (Escondidinho Quesadilla with Guacamole) recipe combines the flavors of Brazilian and Mexican cuisine for a delicious fusion dish. The creamy escondidinho filling is sandwiched between crispy tortillas and served with a side of fresh guacamole, creating a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 cups mashed cassava (mandioca or yuca)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pan, heat the mashed cassava until warm. Spread half of the mashed cassava on a tortilla, then top with the chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Place another tortilla on top to form a quesadilla. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook the quesadillas on a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- To make the guacamole, mash the avocados in a bowl and stir in the diced tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the quesadillas hot with a side of guacamole.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Skillet Pan Bowl
Tools
Spatula Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Quesadilla de Escondidinho com Guacamole with a side of Brazilian black beans and rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or black beans.
Cost
$15