Southwest Veggie Quesadillas
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Southwest Veggie Quesadillas
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Southwest veggies quesadillas loaded with bean, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, spices and lots of cheese and served with a creamy cilantro sour-cream dip. These quick quesadillas are packed with flavor and can be made vegan too!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bell pepper diced (colors of choice)
- 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (canned, frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese see note
For the sour-cream cilantro sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo or replace with sour-cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- juice of ½ lime
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, bell peppers, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bell peppers and onions of softened. Turn off heat and stir in the cilantro.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, add a flour tortilla. Top with cheese, cooked veggies mixture, and another layer of cheese. Place another tortilla on top and cook, flipping once, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice and Serve with sour-cream cilantro sauce.
- To Make the sour-cream cilantro sauce. Whisk all the ingredients in a medium bowl until combined.
Notes
- For the cheese: You have many options. You can use shredded mozzarella, a Mexican blend, pepper jack, Monterey jack, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese.
- Optional add-ins: cooked chicken, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1038IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1038IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
180 reviews
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