Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza
Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza are savory Mexican quesadillas filled with tender squash blossoms, often combined with cheese and sometimes other ingredients like corn or epazote. They are a beloved street food and home-cooked dish, particularly popular during the summer squash blossom season in Mexico.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein and fat from the cheese and tortillas, while the squash blossoms add fiber and key vitamins. A typical serving provides roughly 300-400 calories, making it a satisfying but not overly heavy meal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 µg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 2 medium quesadillas (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these quesadillas celebrate the use of seasonal, foraged ingredients in Mexican cuisine. Nutritionally, squash blossoms are surprisingly rich in vitamins A and C, offering a delicate, floral note that pairs beautifully with melted cheese.
