Egg Quesadilla

I love Mexican foods. I find them spicy ,tasty and healthy enough.

Just as Wikipedia says ,” Mexican cuisine is primarily a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican cooking with European, especially Spanish, elements added after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. The basic staples remain native foods such as corn, beans and chili peppers, but the Europeans introduced a large number of other foods, the most important of which were meat from domesticated animals (beef, pork, chicken, goat and sheep), dairy products (especially cheese) and various herbs and spices.”

Quesadilla is one such popular Mexican cuisine .It is usually made of flour or corn tortillas (a thin round shaped flatbread made up of finely grounded Maize/Corn with a striking resemblance to our Indian Chapati/Roti though the taste and texture differs ).

These Tortillas generally have meats and or vegetables and cheese fillings in them and then finally they are folded in half forming a half-moon shape and then usually cut into slices or wedges .

Not to mention,it is one of our favorite Mexican food we would love to eat always.

Since I believe ,”Variety is the spice of life” and I love Eggs ,I made my version of a typical Quesadilla with EGG and vegetable combo and Thank God it came out well .Honey P loved it.

So,here is how I made my EGG QUESADILLA : 

Ingredients

4 Flour tortillas ( I used OLE’S tomato basil flavored )

1 tablespoon butter / canola oil

1 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 

2  Eggs boiled & sliced thinly roundwise

1 cup of shredded onion, red cabbage,carrots.

Salsa (as desired)

1 tsp Southwest Sandwich sauce (optional)

Ketchup(optional)

Salt & pepper(Sprinkle as desired)

Sour cream

Lettuce

Guacamole

Preparations 

• Coat one side of Tortilla with butter or any oil and place the buttered /oiled side down on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Top it with round egg slices , sprinkle salt & pepper ,add salsa ,then shredded vegetables -red cabbage,carrots,broccoli stalk& onion .
• Top it with little Southwest sandwich sauce plus little Ketchup and Pepper Jack cheese .
• Cover it with another Tortilla and brush the top with butter or oil .
• Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
• Cut into wedges; serve with Sour cream, Lettuce and guacamole. 
• Egg Quesadilla is ready.ENJOY!!!

Note :

1.  Instead of baking Quesadilla ,it can also be prepared in a pan.For that take a pan wide enough to prepare Quesadilla,pour 1/4th cup of preferred vegetable oil and put one tortilla then mixture of egg ,vegetables plus cheese and other sauces if using and when it gets brown at the bottom top it with another tortilla and flip and when it gets brown as well take it out and cut it into wedges /slices.I preferred baking because it is healthy compared to pan .
2. Salsa is a Mexican sauce made up of tomato,onion,cilantro,lime juice basically.Though there are many ways to prepare them and therefore many types.I used ready made one here.
3. Guacamole is also a Mexican sauce made with Avocado as the main ingredient and there are many ways to make them.Quick to make and are very healthy as well.I had ready made one so I used that.Someday I'll be posting the Guacamole recipe as well.

I am submitting this recipe to the events :

1.  Flavours of Mexico and simply.food .

1. Lets Cook with Cheese 

Egg Bonda / Stuffed Egg Recipe

I am a biiiiiiiig fan of eggs.For me Egg and spice everything nice .This is one of my favorite evening time snack or well ANYTIME !! :) This is so yummy .Must try for any Egg lovers.By the way ,I noted this recipe long time back but totally forgot to note the source and the original recipe holder .Today I got it. I learned it and tried it from Pachakam.com and the original recipe was provided by Mrinalini Mullassery .Thanks to her.Though I modified a little to fit my taste buds .The recipe was a hit at my home:).Easy breezy,tasty yummy it is.I make it often nowadays.

Here is the recipe for Egg Bonda/Stuffed Egg :

Ingredients :

Boiled eggs -4

All purpose flour/ besan (Gram Flour/Chik pea flour)  - 1/2 cup

Onion- 3

Green chilies – 2

Ginger - 1" piece

Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp (optional)

Pinch of baking soda

Salt - As required

Oil for frying

Curry leaves

Ketchup

Preparations :

1. Cut the boiled eggs in such a way that you can remove the yolk somehow without actually cutting it completely.
2. Remove the yolk ,smash it and keep aside.
3. Make a paste of green chilies and ginger.
4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy pan and add chopped onions and salt.
5. When the onions turn translucent, add ginger-chilly paste ,smashed yolk and pepper powder to it.
6. Cook for 2 min on a low flame.
7. Add  curry leaves if preferable.
8. Fill the above mixture back into the broken boiled eggs/egg white.
9. Mix All-purpose flour with water ,pinch of baking powder,turmeric and a little salt to make a thick batter.
10. Dip the filled eggs/bondas into the above flour mix.
11. Heat 1 cup of oil in a pan.
12. Put the egg bondas one by one and deep fry them.
13. Once fried ,place it on tissue papers to absorb excess oil.
14. Serve it hot with ketchup .

        Sending this recipe to event :

1. "After school bites" by Nisha Sundar and Kid's Delight ~ Wholesome Breakfast! by Srivalli

Egg Rings

I love Onion rings.So,one day when I was out of onions I came out with this idea of  making Egg rings which later I submitted for an egg recipe competition .Unfortunately I did not win the competition but I did win my man's heart ;) .After all, that matters the most.It is so simple yet yummy.worth the try.

Here 's how I made my so called ,"EGG RINGS" : 

Ingredients:

4 boiled eggs

1/2 cup All purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon red chilli powder (optional)

3 tablespoon Flavored Italian breadcrumbs (optional)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 well beaten egg

1/2 cup milk

Cooking oil for deep frying

Ketchup (optional)

Black salt (optional)

Preparations:

1. Cut the boiled eggs into ¼ inch thick round slices and remove yolks from the round egg slices .
2. In a bowl,combine flour ,salt,pepper,red chilli powder and baking powder.
3. Whisk together egg and milk in another bowl and add it to the above dry mixture and mix well.
4.  Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
5. After 15 minutes, heat oil in a pan or deep fryer about 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
6. Put a drop of batter in the oil, if it fries up quickly then egg rings are ready to go in.
7.  Dip egg rings in to the batter until they are all coated & let the excess drip off.
8.  Spread the bread crumbs on a plate. Place egg rings one by one into the crumbs, coat it completely and place all of them on a plate or a parchment paper.
9. Now, fry one by one or without over crowding until golden brown, turning to brown both sides.Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. Season it with preferably black salt.
11. Serve hot and enjoy with ketchup. 

Sending this recipe to event :

1. "After school bites" by Nisha Sundar and Kid's Delight ~ Wholesome Breakfast! by Srivalli

Egg Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the healthiest food gaining popularity slowly but steadily.They are seeds but considered to be nutrient rich wholegrain.They are full of fiber,protein packed,have healthy fats ,loads of anti-oxidants ,amino acids with anti-inflammatory properties and and ...well,wondering what else is left ?? ...sounds like a perfect food to me like a multi-vitamin squeezed into these tiny powerful seeds...I am trying my best to incorporate into my menu these days and who wouldn't like to ??

So here goes my Egg Quinoa recipe :-

Ingredients

     1 cup cooked quinoa (I used Eden organic Quinoa whole grain)

      2 tablespoon Sesame oil or any cooking oil or butter

      2 Eggs

       1 tsp of minced garlic & ginger/ginger garlic paste

       1 medium onion diced

       ½ cup of any mixed vegetables –peas,carrots,corn,beans,mushroom

       ½ deseeded & diced red bell pepper (optional)

      1 table spoon Soy sauce

      1 tablespoon of cashew nut and raisin (optional)

       Salt & pepper ,to taste

Preparations:

1. Wash Quinoa in cold water and add 1 cup of Quinoa to 1 1/4 cup of boiling water.
2. Cover,reduce heat,and simmer for 12 minutes.
3. Let stand for 5 minutes , and let it fluff. (Click to see -How to make perfect Quinoa in 15 minutes )
4. Steam the mixed vegetables .
5. Heat oil in a pan or wok on medium heat and stir fry diced onion.
6. Once onions are translucent ,add minced or ginger garlic paste and stir until fragrant.
7. Mix steamed vegetables and stir fry for a minute or two.
8. Add bell peppers and stir fry for 5 seconds.(if you want it to be crunchy or 1 minutes to soften it )
9. Push these stir fries to the side of the wok and add the two eggs and scramble it ,adding salt n pepper .
10. Once eggs are scrambled mix everything well and push aside and fry cashews & raisins for a second .
11. Now add the boiled Quinoa and mix with everything .
12. Finally Stir in soy sauce  and give a final mix and voila healthy Egg Quinoa is ready to serve.
13. Enjoy !!!

 

Egg Sandwich

Excuse me for this clumsy picture,it was taken before blogging just like that...

Breakfast ,I would always like to make fast. However it should be healthy .I try my best to make sure so.Tired of all those cereals , whole wheat ones,low sugary ones, dry fruits ones etc etc and the usual toast and butter or spread .I made this simply healthy Egg sandwich loaded with vegetables,egg ,cheese etc.Yum.Quite filling and tasty it is and I knew for sure I started my day well and good.

Ingredients

       Whole wheat bread – 2 slices
       1 hard-boiled egg , peeled and chopped ¼ inch roundwise ring shaped
       2 tbsp butter or spread
       Chopped onion n cole slaw mix (carrot,red n green cabbage )
       Pepper Jack cheese-1 slice
       1 Tbsp mayonnaise (to taste)
       1 tsp ketchup
       1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
       Salt and pepper (to taste)

 Preparation 

1. Apply butter or spread on both slices of bread .
2. Mix chopped onion and Cole slaw mix with ketchup,mayonnaise ,Dijon mustard .
3. Place the ring shaped egg slices on the toast and add the above mixture ,sprinkle salt and pepper .
4. Top it with a slice of pepper jack cheese and the other slice of bread.
5. Now toast the sandwich on a pan, flipping front and back till the cheese melts and both the slices are toasted and browned.
6. Egg Sandwich is ready to be served.

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