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Squash Blossom Quesadillas
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Quesadillas de flor de calabaza
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Squash Blossom Quesadillas

Maggie
Maggie @maggie_cookbook1017
Playas de Rosarito

It might seem unusual to eat flowers, but this is a traditional Mexican recipe. The blossoms and the epazote give this dish an exotic flavor and make it a creative meal.

It might seem unusual to eat flowers, but this is a traditional Mexican recipe. The blossoms and the epazote give this dish an exotic flavor and make it a creative meal.

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Squash Blossom Quesadillas

Maggie
Maggie @maggie_cookbook1017
Playas de Rosarito

It might seem unusual to eat flowers, but this is a traditional Mexican recipe. The blossoms and the epazote give this dish an exotic flavor and make it a creative meal.

It might seem unusual to eat flowers, but this is a traditional Mexican recipe. The blossoms and the epazote give this dish an exotic flavor and make it a creative meal.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
Serves 6 servings
  1. 10 1/2 ozOaxaca cheese (about 300 grams)
  2. 20squash blossoms
  3. 1/4onion
  4. 1/2 tablespoonolive oil (about 7 ml)
  5. 1 sprigfresh epazote
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30 minutes
  1. 1

    Remove the stems, pistils, and calyxes from the blossoms and discard them.

  2. 2

    Wash the blossoms thoroughly and drain well. Pat them dry with a towel so they are completely dry.

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  3. 3

    Chop the blossoms and the onion.

  4. 4

    Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 1 minute.

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  5. 5

    Add the blossoms and cook until they are soft.

  6. 6

    Heat the tortillas and add the cheese. When the cheese melts, add the squash blossom mixture and a sprig of epazote.

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  7. 7

    Serve with hot sauce.

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Published in the US on June 02, 2025 15:14
Playas de Rosarito
Mejor conocida como tia Maggie.Mi mayor alegría es ver a mi familia en la mesa, probando una nueva delicia y lo digo asi por que para mi hacer una receta con amor es una delicia, mis recetas son sencillas y familiares tengo un poco de todo, donde eh vivido, espero que lo disfruten y muchas gracias por tomarse la molestia de ver mis recetas.http://recetasdemejjicanna.blogspot.mx/?m=1
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