One of the first things on my list of boyfriend approved meals are quesadillas.
I probably make him one at least once a week; usually as we are bumming around catching up on our television shows together. Most of the time, okay, all of the time, they are pretty much your straight forward quesadilla; cheese and tortilla. Not very exciting. It’s a lucky day when I have some chicken in the fridge or maybe even two types of cheese. This time I figured I should go for something exciting. Something spicy, something sweet…
So I went with something Thai; a cuisine that I discovered with the boyfriend and we both love it. Speaking of which, it’s also a cuisine that we don’t eat the frequently because in all honesty, I kind of forgot about it. Especially when it’s so easy to go out for pizza and frozen yogurt. This quesadilla, however, will never allow me to forget Thai food ever again.
As soon as the tasted the peanut butter sauce, I knew we had a winner here. Instead of scarfing it down for dinner, I very carefully tucked them away into the freezer to share with boyfriend the next time he is here. I’m so nice, I know. There still may be a bit or two or three missing…
Sweet & Spicy Thai Quesadilla
makes 2 quesadillas
1/4 c. peanut butter
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 c. pineapple, diced
1/2 c. broccoli, cut into small florets
1/3 c. cheese, grated (any)
2 flour tortillas
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, hot sauce and half of the water. Stir until combined; heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, stir again and add the rest of the water if the peanut butter mixture is too thick. (It shouldn’t be the consistency of a sauce but not quite as thick as regular peanut butter.)
Spread the peanut butter mixture onto one half of the tortilla. Top with half the broccoli, pineapple and cheese; fold over and repeat with the other tortilla. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the quesadillas one at a time about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. They can also be cooked in a george foreman type grill (which is what I did) for about 6-8 minutes. Cut in half and enjoy!
Interesting! I’m so weird about cooked pineapple, but everything else sounds perfect! Yummmm Buzzed ya
Really? I love grilled pineapple! It gets extra sweet and juicy.
This was delicious. However, I had some tbulroe with mine because I used black beans that I made myself so I didn’t have that goo that glued it together. It was harder to freeze and work with until the cheese started melting when it was in the skillet. I used the cornstarch and everything.I’m tempted to use canned black beans so it’ll stay together but I love, love that homemade beans are so much better for you. Suggestions?
oo love the peanut butter sauce and especially with the pineapple! Sounds awesome! Your last picture looks sooo good with all that melty cheese! I’m always so boring with my quesadillas…think veggie cheese and salsa :) Such a fun recipe, love your thai twist!
Thank you! And same here, it was about time I upgraded my same old boring quesadilla :)
My boyfriend and I love this wetbise. We’re both recent college grads with entry level jobs so we try to eat as cheaply as possible. That meant alot of fast food until I found this site. We made these last night and they were amazing. Instead of shredded cheese I used Campbell’s cheddar cheese soup which held the filling together really well. We have 6 left overs in the freezer so that’s at least another dinner and a snack for him!
This. Was. Awesome. I didn’t have red onion, so I used onion powder. Didn’t have fresh ctlaniro either, so I used dried. Both were good substitutes, because the end product was sooo tasty! Loved the crispy tortillas. I actually thought the directions meant to mix the taco seasoning with water (I didn’t look at the photos you posted!) as per the package directions, but it wasn’t too watery at all.Great, easy recipe! I’ll definitely add this to the “meatless Monday” recipes :)
I’m on the same page as you, girly, I love grilled pineapple…I think fruit does a lot of great things to other ingredients and can be phenomenal in a warm dinner dish. Your quesadilla looks great and inspires me to try different ingredients in my own – seems like I stick to the same ol ingredients but now I’m psyched to try your version of a great meal!
I totally agree with you! I love finding fun ways to incorporate fruits into dinner dishes; it’s fun and unexpected! Thank youu! :)
I made these a while back, and I am getting ready to make them again. They were so yummy. The last time I made them, I took them over to my fnierd’s for dinner. Not only did her very picky husband like them, but her 1 year old little boy ate one all by himself. He couldn’t get enough of these. Super yummy! Thanks for posting this!
Let me just tell you, I love your site. Your food looks amazing and your photos are beautiful. I’m stopping by to give you the versatile blogger award. Keep on whipping up amazing food. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! <3
Tried these…THREE TIMES this week. Shared them with company, plus lfreovets, we enjoyed these on three separate occasions. My husband keeps saying, “Its a keeper, its a keeper.” So thank you for sharing such a great recipe. And like Kristin, I found that half of your taco seasoning recipe (which is AMAZING!) was more than enough flavour.
One more interesting recipe again… These are something that haven’t made before… We will try it :)
Thanks! You’ll have to let me know how you like it!
this looks so wonderful! and what a fun and different take on a quesadilla (and with everything i already have in my kitchen)! thanks for sharing.
thanks! I figured it’s about time i switched things up :)
What a cute idea for an after-school snack! Stashing this away in my memory. My son is only 10 mtnhos old, but I hope this is the kind of snack I make him when he is old enough to be coming off a school bus. :)I’ve started a new blogging group that celebrates the printed cookbook. I’d love it if you joined us. http://www.cookbookloversunite.blogspot.com. It should be a lot of fun.Thank you for the recipe!
I made these for a quick lunch for my brother and bneoriyfd – 2 different people =) – and tried to freeze some leftovers but they didn’t make it the rest of the day. I’ve since been making up a batch a week to keep in the freezer. They never last the whole week! This are so good and inexpensive (we’re all college students with limited funds). Thank you so much!
I love this fusion!
me too! although, i love anything with peanut sauce :)
I love vegetarian reiepcs! This looks great!What about if I don’t have fresh corn at my grocery right now? Would canned corn be a good substitute? Looks delicious and cannot wait to try it!
I think Sweet & Spicy Thai Quesadilla | Must Come Hungry is a good post and you do a nice job of posting in depth. Tommie – http://www.ep2p4u.com
Hmm, I used homemade beans and they still had some goo. Do you frzeee your beans in some of the liquid that they cooked in? I don’t drain mine completely before freezing. I leave enough liquid to just cover the beans. That starchy liquid turns a little gooey like the stuff in the can, although not as much so. Also, you can try mashing the beans up a little. That should help hold things together! :)