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Grilled Veggie Quesadilla

Easy and delicious grilled veggie quesadilla. Vegan and Nut Free.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced
  • 2 Serrano chili peppers sliced finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegan  shredded cheddar
  • 2 ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas or rotis

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan, add 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. Let the oil get hot on medium high heat.
  2. Add in the onion sliced and let cook for 2 minutes with frequent stirring.
  3. Add in 1 green bell pepper and 1 red pepper sliced thin and 2 serrano chili sliced finely.
  4. Mix all and let cook on medium high heat for 7-8 minutes or till all vegetables start browning on the edges. You can also grill the veggies on a grill pan or BBQ. And of course more veggies can be added as well, like zucchini, or mushrooms. And some pinto or black beans as well!
  5. Prepare the simple salsa by mixing in the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice, Add in a little salt and pepper. Mix everything and keep aside.
  6. Heat a large grill pan or use a plain pan and spray oil on it.
  7. Place one tortilla on the grill pan.
  8. Sprinkle some cheese on the tortilla.
  9. Layer some grilled veggies on it and spread evenly.
  10. drop small amounts of the salsa and sprinkle more cheese.
  11. Top it all with another tortilla.
  12. Press down for a minutes and then flip the quesadilla!
  13. Press down on the other side for a minute as well..
  14. Cut it up using a pizza cutter.
  15. Serve hot with Guacamole, low fat vegan sour cream, Salsa and Habanero Sauce!

Notes

  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Potassium 291mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1770IU (35%) Vitamin C 74.7mg (83%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Potassium 291mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1770IU 35%
Vitamin C 74.7mg 83%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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