Quesadilla: the RV's easiest lunch

Quesadilla (pronounced phonetically as Kay-ser-dee-yah) is the fancy name for something I have been calling toasted wraps for years. A true quesadilla is a toasted tortilla with melted cheese inside. But in addition to cheese, you can put practically anything in a quesadilla. My favorites are ham (or salami), mushrooms, tomatoes, capsicum, onions and cheese of course. I don’t cook these ingredients first, but it really is a matter of taste. The filled tortilla is then toasted on a frypan or BBQ plate until the cheese is melted. I tend to just fold the tortilla in half, Rob prefers to fold the bottom up and then the two sides in.

Here are 3 recipes we love:

South Western

1. soft tortilla wraps
2. triple smoked ham
3. slices of sun dried tomatoes chopped
4. Roasted capsicum chopped
5. a slice of red onion separated
6. basil and oregano
7. grated cheese
8. South West Dressing (Mayo and taco seasoning)

Place the meat, cheese and vegetables on half of a soft tortilla. Fold in half and cook by preheating a fry pan on medium heat and spray with light olive oil if necessary. Cook 2 minutes each side until toasted or heated through.

Chicken Delight

1. soft tortilla wraps
2. BBQ chicken breast
3. spring onion
4. grated cheese
5. avocado
6. corn kernels
7. tomato salsa
8. mayonnaise

Place the meat, cheese and vegetables on half of a soft tortilla. Fold in half and cook by preheating a fry pan on medium heat and spray with light olive oil if necessary. Cook 2 minutes each side until toasted or heated through.

Salmon Surprise

1. soft tortilla wraps
2. can of pink salmon
3. 3/4 cup mayonnaise
4. 1 small apple grated
5. 1 1/2 cups of grated cheese

Combine all ingredients except for the tortilla. Spread thickly onto half a tortilla. Fold in half and cook on fry pan, turn when first side is lightly golden brown, approx 2 minutes each side. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese warm and melted. Serve immediately.

Great for visitors

I find that quesadillas are a terrific light lunch when friends come around to share some food. I like to let my friends mix and match from a variety of meats and ingredients that I have already prepared and presented in bowls so they can build their own yummy cheesy parcels.

 

HINTS

Many ingredients can be kept in the pantry when you are on the road a long way from a shop or have unexpected guests. I prefer fresh meat & vegetables but that is not always practical when travelling on the road.

• Tortilla breads keep for a long time in un-opened packets
• Kraft Cheddar Cheese can be found near the jams and condiments and don't need refrigeration until opened.
• Vegetables such as sun-dried tomatoes and roasted capsicums are easily available in jars
• Tinned vegetables such as corn, tomatoes and mushrooms
• Prepared salsas add vegetables and come in a nice variety too
• Tinned Ham - not my personal favourite way to have ham
• Tuna is a good meat substitute that keeps well in the pantry