Description
A unique Mexican-inspired fusion of sweet peaches, melted cheese, and colorful vegetables in warm flour tortillas. Quick to make and family-friendly, these unsweetened fruit-quesadillas offer a creative twist on a classic dish for any meal.
Ingredients
4 soft taco shells or flour tortillas
1 peach, peeled, pitted, and diced
½ red onion, minced
½ red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Spread ¼ cup cheese on each tortilla shell
Top with diced peach, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using)
Sprinkle remaining cheese over the filling
Place on a baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly
Sprinkle with lime zest before serving
Notes
Use fresh peaches when in season for best flavor
Add optional jalapeño for spicy contrast
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days
Canned peaches can be used if unavailable
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Blog
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg