Quesadilla de Cochinita Pibil
Quesadilla de Cochinita Pibil is a Mexican dish that combines the slow-roasted, citrus-marinated pork of cochinita pibil with melted cheese inside a folded tortilla. Originating from the Yucatán Peninsula, it typically features tender pork marinated in achiote paste and sour orange juice, often served with pickled red onions and habanero salsa.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of protein from the pork and cheese, with moderate fat and carbs from the tortilla. A single serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and calcium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
Per 1 quesadilla (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cochinita pibil's unique cooking method, where pork is wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked in an underground pit (pib), gives it a distinct smoky flavor and tender texture that makes this quesadilla a flavorful twist on a classic.
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