Fresh Vegetable Quesadilla Recipe
This week’s recipe: Fresh vegetable quesadillas with creamy chipotle cream sauce. I used bell peppers, red onion and zucchini but feel free to add your favorite veggies!
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Fresh Vegetable Quesadilla & Chipotle Crema Recipe
Learn to make my cheesy vegetable quesadillas with creamy chipotle cream sauce. Add your favorite veggies!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Special Equipment
- 1-2 Medium-Large saute pan
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Ingredients for Quesadillas
- 8 Each Flour Tortillas (10 inch size)
- 1 Each Red bell pepper diced or julienned
- 1 Each Yellow bell pepper diced or julienned
- 1/2 Each Red onion diced or julienned
- 16 Ounces Shredded Mexican-style cheese (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 Cup Oil (preferably olive or avocado)
- To Taste Salt and pepper
Ingredients for Chipotle Crema
- 8 Ounces Sour cream (about 1 Cup)
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice (about ½-1 each)
- 2 Tbsp. Chipotle in adobo sauce (canned, just the liquid sauce)
- To Taste Salt and pepper
- As Needed Cilantro or green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions for Quesadillas
- On the stove top, heat a saute pan on medium and add 1-2 Tablespoons of oil.
- Saute the bell peppers and onions until translucent and slightly browned.
- Add the zucchini the last 2 minutes and remove from heat. Set aside.
- Heat another pan on medium heat. Add ½-1 Tablespoon of oil.
- Place one tortilla in the pan, then immediately flip so that both sides are evenly coated with the oil.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned, then flip the tortilla. Add in about 2 Tablespoons of cheese, about ¼ cup of the filling, then more cheese and fold in half.
- Gently press flat with a spatula and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 4 equal pieces (if desired or keep whole).
- Repeat steps 5-8 until all the tortillas an filling is used up.
- Top with any sauce and garnishes and enjoy right away OR cool down and package for later.
Instructions for Chipotle Crema
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir well until combined.
- Use for quesadillas or other dishes for a smoky, spicy kick.
Notes
Suggestions:
- For Gluten-free, use a GF tortilla or wrap
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
- Enjoy with fresh pico de gallo or salsa
- Use your favorite cheese