Veggie Quesas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14
Veggie Quesas recipe for a quick and easy snack
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 small green sweet peppers , cut into thin strips ( or red sweet peppers )
1 small red onion , cut into thin 1-inch-long strips
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons cilantro , snipped
1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese ( tub style )
5 flour tortillas , taco sized
salsa ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
98
Sugar
1g
Fat
3g
Veggie Quesas are a healthier alternative to traditional quesadillas that are easy and quick to prepare. This recipe is made with fresh green sweet peppers, red onions, and a blend of spices that add a delicious flavor to the roll-ups. They are perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer and can be enjoyed with salsa or guacamole. The reduced-fat cream cheese adds a creamy texture to the roll-ups, and the tortillas provide a crispy outside that complements the soft and flavorful filling inside.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large skillet, sauté sweet peppers, onion, cumin, and chili powder in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
3.Stir in fresh parsley or cilantro and cream cheese.
4.Spread about 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla. Roll up tortillas.
5.Place roll-ups seam-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown and crisp.
6.Cut each tortilla roll-up into four pieces and serve with salsa if desired.

PROS

Veggie Quesas are a quick and easy snack that can be enjoyed any time of day.

They are made with fresh ingredients and are a healthier alternative to traditional quesadillas.

They are also vegetarian and can be easily made vegan by using dairy-free cream cheese.

CONS

These roll-ups may not be filling enough for a meal and can be high in sodium.

They also require baking in the oven which may not be feasible for those short on time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Veggie Quesas are a good source of Vitamins A and C, and fiber.
The sweet peppers in this recipe have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which are believed to protect against certain types of cancer.
Cumin and chili powder also have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to boost the immune system.

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