Southwest Veggie Quesadillas
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4.8
Southwest Veggie Quesadillas
Description
This recipe prepares quesadillas by first sautéing a blend of diced bell peppers, black beans, corn, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until tender and aromatic. The seasoned vegetable filling is then layered on flour tortillas with shredded cheese on both sides and cooked in a skillet until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese melts, creating a satisfying contrast between crunchy exterior and flavorful filling.
The sour-cream cilantro sauce adds a creamy, zesty complement, with lime juice and olive oil balancing the richness. This pairing elevates the quesadillas with fresh herbal notes and a slight tang, enhancing their southwest-inspired flavors.
Cheese choice is flexible, including mozzarella, Mexican blends, pepper jack, or cheddar, depending on personal preference. Additional ingredients such as cooked chicken, avocado, tomatoes, or mushrooms can be incorporated for variation. The dish works well as a casual lunch, appetizer, or light dinner when served alongside the sauce.
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 to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 4 flour tortilla medium size
- 2 cups cheese see note, shredded
For the sour-cream cilantro sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or replace with sour-cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- lime juice juice of ½ lime
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
- Use your preferred melting cheese: mozzarella, Mexican blend, pepper jack, cheddar, or Monterey jack.
- Optional add-ins include cooked chicken, avocado, tomatoes, or mushrooms for additional flavor.
- The sour-cream cilantro sauce can be made with mayonnaise, sour cream, or Greek yogurt according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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
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