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Grilled Mexican Quesadilla Recipe with Lentils + Lentil Farm Tour
5 from 6 votes

Grilled Mexican Quesadilla Recipe with Lentils + Lentil Farm Tour

This quick and easy Grilled Mexican Quesadilla Recipe With Lentils is a tasty dinner for meatless Mondays.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup green lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup salsa divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 white corn tortilla 6 inches, extra-large
  • olive oil spray form
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups Mexican blend cheese (5 ounces)
  • sour cream (for serving, optional)
  • guacamole (for serving, optional)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the lentils, place them in a medium pot with the water, and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of the salsa and salt into the food processor and pulse until combined and smooth, but leaving some lentils intact for texture.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium.
  5. Spray one side of each tortilla with the olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt. Place 4 tortillas, un-sprayed side up, on a baking sheet. Spread a lightly heaping 1/4 cup of the lentil puée all over the tortilla, covering it completely.
  6. Then, spread 1 tablespoon of salsa on each of the tortillas. After that, divide the cilantro and cheese between each tortilla. Cover with the remaining tortillas, so the sprayed side is facing up toward you.
  7. Gently slide the tortillas under the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes. Gently flip and cook for and additional 3-4 minutes. If some of your topping come out after flipping, just gently press it back in.
  8. Slice and DEVOUR immediately with extra salsa, guacamole, and sour cream if you choose!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1quesadilla Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46.3g (15%) Protein 18.2g (36%) Fat 13.6g (21%) Saturated Fat 7.5g (38%) Cholesterol 31.3mg (10%) Sodium 363mg (15%) Potassium 69mg (1%) Fiber 10.8g (43%) Sugar 5.5g (11%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 6.2mg (7%) Calcium 312mg (31%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Serving 1quesadilla
Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 46.3g 15%
Protein 18.2g 36%
Fat 13.6g 21%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38%
Cholesterol 31.3mg 10%
Sodium 363mg 15%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Fiber 10.8g 43%
Sugar 5.5g 11%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 7%
Calcium 312mg 31%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.