Tex-Mex Quesadillas

Quesadillas are believed to have originated in Mexico and have been enjoyed for centuries as a delicious and versatile dish.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Tex-Mex Quesadillas

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 tortilla Flour tortillas
• 8 ounce Cheddar cheese
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 pepper Jalapeno pepper
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoon Sour cream
• 4 tablespoon Salsa
• 4 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and green onions to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the black beans, corn kernels, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Remove the vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside.
5. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with 2 ounces of cheddar cheese.
6. Spoon a quarter of the vegetable mixture onto one half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half to create a quesadilla.
7. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
8. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and vegetable mixture.
9. Serve the quesadillas hot with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.