For a more authentic flavors, you might want to try the Mexican version of cheese which is the Chihuahua or Asadero or Oxacana cheese which is white, creamy and tangy. Sometimes it is sold braided. However, using Mozzarella or Monterey Jack in this recipe just work beautifully.

This recipe also calls for a chayote or choko but if you cannot find this ingredient, subsitute using zucchini instead.

Grilled Vegetable Tortillas - Easy Mexican Recipe For Mexican Food

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 6 whole wheat flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup red capsicum (diced)
• 1/2 cup yellow capsicum (diced)
• 1/2 cup chayote or zucchini (diced)

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• In a small bowl, mix both capsicum and chayote
• Spoon about 1/4 cup of the vegetable mixture down in the centre of each tortilla
• Top with 1/4 cup of the cheese
• Fold the tortilla into thirds over the filling
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat
• Place at least 3 filled tortillas at a time, using the steam side down first onto the butter
• Cook for 6 mins, turning after 3 mins till golden brown

HINTS: This recipe will serve about 6.

The chayote (also known as choko) is pear shaped, has green color for skin and is white fleshed from the inside. It usually has a bland taste and the seed can also be eaten. Also known as fut sao gwa (China), Seemae BaDhneKayi (India), su-su, trai su (Vietnam).

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