A to Z Food Challenge – Q

Some of the letters towards the end of the alphabet are getting a bit tricky when coming up with food or fruit. Today the A to Z Food Challenge – Q is one of those days. But I got it!

Would you believe I never had a Quesadilla until my granddaughter made me one in 2015??

After she finished laughing because I had never had a Quesadilla she showed me how to make them. They are so easy to make, I butter the outside of two tortillas, put one in a frying pan and load the top with a shredded cheese . Then cover with the the other tortilla and let each side brown. The cheese melts while it is browning and that’s it.

I cut it in six sections and have them for a snack or as an appetizer with a meal. Cheese quesadillas are my favorite but I have also added small pieces of cut up chicken to them.

Now on the healthy side I’ve got Quinoa. This has many health benefits including a good source of protein, iron and antioxidants plus it’s high in fiber to name a few. I was introduced to Quinoa a few years ago when I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. I had to cut out white bread, potatoes and rice so I stitched to this.

The first few times I cooked the quinoa it didn’t turn out too well. But as the saying goes the third time is a charm! I love it with grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce and the sauce leaks over to the quinoa and give that an even more delicious taste.

So there you have it from Quesadillas to Quinoa for my A to Z Food Challenge – Q. What is your favorite? ‘