Nigella Lawson Easy Quesadillas

Elevate your snack game with Nigella Lawson's Easy Quesadillas—a quick, mouthwatering recipe that combines simplicity with bold flavors! Featuring golden, crispy flour tortillas stuffed with oozy melted cheddar, fresh scallions, and optional heat from jalapeños or tender shredded chicken, these quesadillas are perfect for a speedy lunch, casual dinner, or late-night craving. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, thanks to its straightforward skillet-cooking technique. Serve these cheesy delights with a side of tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these quesadillas are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 200 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 pieces Scallions, finely sliced
• 1 piece Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
• 150 grams Cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 100 grams Sour cream (for serving)
• 100 grams Salsa (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place two of the flour tortillas on a clean surface.

Step 2

Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortillas, leaving about 1 cm around the edge.

Step 3

Scatter the sliced scallions evenly on top of the cheese. If using jalapeño or shredded chicken, add those as well.

Step 4

Top with the remaining cheddar cheese to create an even layer of filling.

Step 5

Cover each tortilla with another tortilla to form a sandwich.

Step 6

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan.

Step 7

Carefully transfer one quesadilla to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.

Step 8

Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the outside is golden and crisp.

Step 9

Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat with the second one.

Step 10

Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	748 grams (748.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1812

Total Fat 110.80g	142%
Saturated Fat 62.60g	313%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 393mg	131%
Sodium 3065mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 93.70g	34%
Dietary Fiber 7.10g	25%
Total Sugars 9.70g
Protein 114.70g	229%

Vitamin D 43IU	215%
Calcium 1857mg	143%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1143mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 20.5%