Loroco Quesadillas

Name: Loroco Quesadillas
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 cup loroco flowers (fresh or frozen); 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 fresh lime

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and loroco, a fragrant Salvadoran flower with a delicate asparagus-like flavor. An elegant appetizer showcasing local ingredients.

24 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

SalvadoranAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup loroco flowers (fresh or frozen)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 fresh lime

Instructions

1

Place 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup loroco flowers (fresh or frozen) on one half of each 8 corn tortillas.
2

Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
3

Heat 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4

Working in batches, toast the folded tortillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. The cheese should begin to melt.
5

Transfer to a serving plate. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Serve hot with fresh 1 fresh lime wedges on the side for garnish and flavoring.

Questions

Can I make Loroco Quesadillas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, 4 tbsp butter. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Loroco Quesadillas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Loroco Quesadillas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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