Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsdoodles breakfast and lunchCaprese Quesadilla Recipe

Caprese Quesadilla Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

three local eggs inside a flour tortilla with tomatoes, basil, pesto and mozzarella

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, basil leaves, and pesto sauce.

  2. 2

    Cook the Eggs

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Pour in the egg mixture and cook until the eggs are just set, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    Lay one tortilla on a flat surface. Spread half of the cooked egg mixture over the tortilla. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Place the second tortilla over the cheese.

  4. 4

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Return the quesadilla to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with additional basil or serve with extra pesto on the side.

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