Jalapeno-Pumpkin Seed Quesadillas Recipe
Description: Spice up your lunch or snack time with these tantalizing Jalapeno-Pumpkin Seed Quesadillas. They’re bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients to satisfy your cravings.
Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | fresh cilantro |
| 1 cup | fresh parsley leaves |
| 1 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1 1/2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 | jalapeno |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 8 | wheat flour tortillas |
| 1 cup | low-fat cheddar cheese |
| 1 cup | nonfat cheddar cheese |
| 1 | chicken breast (optional) |
| 1 | firm silken tofu |
| 1 tbsp | lemon juice |
| 1/2 tsp | fresh ground black pepper |
| Cooking spray | |
| Roasted Red Pepper Cream (optional) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pumpkin Seeds:
- Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until they pop and jump. Set aside to cool.
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Make Jalapeno-Pumpkin Seed Paste:
- In a food processor, finely mince jalapeno and garlic.
- Add toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro, parsley, salt, and olive oil to the food processor. Blend until it reaches the consistency of a paste. Set aside.
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Assemble Quesadillas:
- Spread 1/4 of the jalapeno-pumpkin seed paste on a tortilla.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 of the low-fat cheddar cheese and 1/4 of the nonfat cheddar cheese.
- Add 1/4 of the chicken, if using.
- Cover with another tortilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
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Cook Quesadillas:
- Spray a griddle or heavy skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
- Add a quesadilla. When one side is toasted (about 2 minutes), spray the top tortilla with cooking spray and turn.
- Continue to cook until the second side is toasted and the cheese melts.
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Serve:
- Cut the quesadillas in half or quarters.
- Serve with Roasted Red Pepper Cream if desired.
Roasted Red Pepper Cream:
- Blend together in a food processor or blender 1 cup of firm silken tofu, 1 roasted red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste), and freshly ground black pepper.
Enjoy these Jalapeno-Pumpkin Seed Quesadillas as a delightful lunch or snack option. They’re quick to make and sure to impress with their irresistible flavors! 🌶️🧀🥑
