Recipe Details
- Type: Appetizer, Main, Side
- Difficulty: Easy
- Culture: Mexican, Hawaiian/American
- Allergens: Dairy/Milk, Wheat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 servings
Source: Kyrie Puaoi, Hawaiʻi Food Help
Lūʻau Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked lū’au leaves
- Lightly salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
Optional:
- Small size tortilla is easier to flip and makes more quesadillas.
- Add diced tomatoes or other vegetables.
- Lūʻau can be substituted with spinach or other vegetables you have on hand.
- The quesadilla goes well with hot sauce.
Directions
- On top of a tortilla add: cheese, lū’au leaves, and a pinch of salt.
- Add one more layer of shredded cheese before covering with another tortilla.
- Add olive oil to pan.
- Pan fry the quesadilla until cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned on both sides.
- Cut the quesadilla into triangular pieces.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa.
How to Prep Fresh lū‘au leaves:
Wash leaves, debone, and cut into strips. Then boil in water with a dash of salt for 20 minutes.
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