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Ingredients
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Quesadilla
Rice
Method
Quesadilla Preparation
- 1
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Assemble Quesadilla
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Add Second Tortilla
Top with a second tortilla and press down gently.
- 4
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 5
Remove and Cut
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut into wedges and set aside.
Rice Preparation
- 6
Rinse Rice
Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 7
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
- 8
Cook Rice
Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 9
Fluff and Serve
Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside the quesadilla.