Are you a quesadilla-lover looking to pack some nutritional punch into your meal? Are you tired of eating the same fillings in your quesadillas, and are you willing to try something new? If so, you can’t go wrong with the mouth-watering quesadillas at Aqui es Texcoco!
This authentic Mexican restaurant serves some of the finest ethnic food in the San Diego area and is truly unique. Quesadillas are made fresh everyday and are handcrafted perfectly to order with mushrooms, zucchini flower, poblano peppers and huitlacoche. Not only do these fillings taste great, they are surprisingly healthy too!
Mushrooms
Don’t be fooled by this colorless vegetable! The nutritional benefits of mushrooms can be highly underestimated, because most people associate bright and deeply colored vegetables with high nutritional content. Similar to humans, mushrooms produce vitamin D in sunlight that helps absorb other essential nutrients in our bodies and enhances immunity. They also contain antioxidants and a healthy dose of selenium. Perhaps the most significant benefit of eating mushrooms is their B vitamin content, which is an outstanding metabolism booster.
Zucchini Flowers
Zucchini flowers are produced from zucchinis as they grow. These flowers will eventually become grown zucchinis themselves, if they are not picked. However, these “future zucchinis” are not only edible, but they are packed with nutrient. Zucchini flowers are low in cholesterol, they prevent high blood pressure and they also contain essential anti-inflammatory vitamins such as C and A. Folate is yet another nutrient that can be found in zucchini flowers, and is known for its ability to support new cell growth and maintain existing cells. In addition to its high fiber, the combination of all of these nutrients and vitamins makes the zucchini flower a “cancer-fighting machine.”
Poblano Peppers
These peppers are one of the milder counterparts of the pepper family, and they turn from green to red as they grow and mature. They are a type of chile pepper and their taste is comparable to that of a red pepper. Poblano peppers are exceptionally high in fiber and they contain a variety of vitamins, such as A, C and K. Eating poblano peppers can help to reduce inflammation, aid in digestion and protect your immune system. Moreover, they contain potassium, which is an essential electrolyte vital to the functioning of organs and muscles.
Huitlacoche
The Huitlacoche, or Mexican corn truffle, is a rare yet tasty corn mushroom made from organic corn. These fungi are delicacies that are near impossible to find fresh in the United States. This powerhouse mushroom gets more credit in the nutritional category than many other fungi, and is among the highest in protein. Additionally, huitlacoche contains an important amino acid called lysine. Lysine does an excellent job of tackling infections and strengthening both the muscles and bones.
These fresh and unique ingredients certainly make these quesadillas anything but average. When you dine at this inviting, family-style restaurant, be sure to try these flavorful and healthy quesadillas. Not only are they interesting and appetizing, they are simply “out of this world” and are among some of the best Mexican dishes the area has to offer!