Veggie Quesadillas With Cilantro Sour Cream

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 0
Veggie Quesadillas With Cilantro Sour Cream recipe for your lunch or dinner
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 red bell pepper
1 medium onion
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms ( about 10-12 'shrooms )
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup fresh spinach
1 package monterey jack cheese , shredded
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes
olive oil
2 -4 large flour tortillas ( I used the jalapeno-tomatoe flavored )
sour cream with cilantro
1 carton sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon curry curry powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
518
Sugar
4g
Fat
32g
Veggie quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish that feature vegetables, cheese, and tortillas. These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover vegetables or can be made with fresh vegetables. The combination of flavors and textures in the quesadillas makes them a satisfying and tasty meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The cilantro sour cream adds a nice creamy and tangy flavor that complements the spiciness of the vegetables.

Instructions

1.Thinly slice the red pepper and onion.
2.Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
3.In a pan, sauté the red pepper, onion, and mushrooms in olive oil until they are tender.
4.Add minced garlic and spinach, sauté for 2 more minutes until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
5.Place a tortilla in a clean pan and sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Add some of the veggie mixture on top and cover with more cheese. Top with another tortilla.
6.Cook on medium heat until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown. Flip the quesadilla over and cook until both sides are crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
7.To make the cilantro sour cream, mix sour cream, chopped cilantro, and curry powder together in a small bowl. Serve with quesadillas.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

The veggie quesadillas are packed with nutritious vegetables and are a great way to eat more vegetables.

The cilantro sour cream adds a nice tangy and creamy flavor to the quesadillas.

CONS

The tortillas used in this recipe can be high in calories and carbohydrates.
It is important to select the right tortillas that align with your dietary needs.

Using too much cheese can also increase the fat and calorie content of the recipe.
Use a moderate amount of cheese to keep the recipe healthy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.
Spinach is high in iron, vitamin K, and folate, which can help support bone health and may reduce the risk of cancer.
Red pepper is high in vitamin C, which can help boost immunity and may reduce inflammation.
Onion and garlic contain antioxidants and may have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cilantro is a good source of vitamin K, which can help with blood clotting, and may have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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