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Easy Veggie Quesadillas

Easy Veggie Quesadillas

These Easy Veggie Quesadillas are customizable and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large non-stick sauté pan

Ingredients
  

Vegetarian Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 small sweet potato peeled and diced into 1-cm cubes
  • 2-3 cups chopped veggies e.g. bell pepper, red onion, corn
  • 1 small jalapeño cored and finely diced
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto or black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder
  • fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4-6 large flour tortillas
  • 3-4 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Dipping Options

  • salsa your favorite
  • guacamole
  • sour cream

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick sauté pan. Add sweet potato and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Transfer to a separate plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the veggies and jalapeño, and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the cooked sweet potato, black beans, cumin, chili powder, a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, and sauté for 2 more minutes. Taste and add more salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside. Rinse (or just wipe off) the sauté pan until it is clean.
  • Return the sauté pan to the stove, and reduce heat to medium. Place a tortilla in the center of the pan and immediately sprinkle your desired amount of cheese evenly over the surface of the tortilla. Add a few large spoonfuls (about 1 cup) of the veggie mixture on one half of the tortilla, then sprinkle on some cilantro. Fold the other side of the tortilla over to create a half moon. Continue cooking for another 30 seconds or so, or until the bottom of the tortilla is crisp and golden.
  • Carefully flip the tortilla over and cook it for an additional 30-60 seconds on the second side.
  • Transfer to a serving plate, slice into triangles, then repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve warm, along with your favorite salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream for dipping.

Notes

Chili powder refers to American-style chili powder. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste. For crispy tortillas, drizzle or mist the sauté pan with oil before adding the tortilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword customizable, Easy Veggie Quesadillas, quesadillas, quick meals, Vegetarian
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