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Mushroom and Zucchini Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto
Cilantro pesto adds a fresh, spicy flavor to these easy veggie quesadillas.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 quesadillas
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
Cilantro Pesto
- 1 cup cilantro leaves packed
- ¼ cup raw walnuts
- Zest from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeds removed and halved
- salt to taste
Mushroom & Zucchini Quesadillas
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 batch cilantro pesto
- 1 ½ cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Mexican Blend cheese
- salsa sour cream, and lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Cilantro Pesto
- Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until mixture is well-combined and reaches a pesto-like consistency.
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Mushroom and Zucchini Quesadillas
- Heat oil in a medium skillet at medium-high heat. Add zucchini and mushrooms and cook, stirring often, 5–6 minutes or until softened but not mushy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread half of each tortilla with pesto. Divide vegetables and cheese onto pesto-side of tortillas and fold in half.
- Wipe out skillet. Heat on medium and cook quesadillas, two at a time, about 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and slightly crispy. (If you prefer, you can use a grill instead.) Cut each quesadilla in half and serve with salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
492IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.