Veggie-Filled Tex-Mex Delight: Crispy Garden Quesadillas 🌶️🥑🧀
Garden Quesadillas
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 5 minutes
Description:
Looking for a lighter, lower-fat twist on traditional quesadillas? These Garden Quesadillas are the answer! Perfect for lunch, supper, or even as an appetizer, they offer a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Don’t hesitate to adjust the spices to suit your personal preferences.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Vegetable, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180.1
- Fat: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 470.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 5.7g
Yield: 6 Quesadillas
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1 | Green onions |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 3 | Black pepper |
| 1/3 | Ground cumin |
| 1 | Chili powder |
| 1/4 | Fresh cilantro |
| 1/2 | Fat-free cream cheese |
| 1 | Whole wheat tortillas |
| 2 | Mushrooms |
| 1/2 | Jalapeno pepper |
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
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Saute the garlic until fragrant, then add the onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes until softened.
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Add the green and red peppers, mushrooms, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
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Season with black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. Stir until well combined.
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Spread half of one side of each tortilla with fat-free cream cheese.
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Top the cream cheese evenly with the cooked vegetable mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
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Sprinkle the vegetables with sliced green onions and diced tomatoes.
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Fold the tortillas in half over the filling, pressing gently around the edges to seal.
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Place the filled tortillas on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
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Cut the quesadillas into wedges if serving as an appetizer.
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Serve with salsa and/or fat-free sour cream if desired.
These Garden Quesadillas are a delicious and nutritious option for any mealtime occasion. Packed with vibrant vegetables and zesty flavors, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the lighter side of Tex-Mex cuisine with this simple and satisfying recipe! 🌶️🥑🧀
