Vegetarian Quesadillas with Jalapenos
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Recipe type: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 4
 
you will quickly become addicted to these vegetarian quesadillas filled with fresh veggies and jalapeƱos for a little heat.
Ingredients
  • 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1⅓ cup onion slices (1 small onion)
  • 1⅓ cup red bell pepper slices (1 red bell pepper)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 heaping cup swiss chard (kale or spinach would work too)
  • 1 fresh jalapeno sliced (seeds removed if you don't like it too spicy or omit pepper altogether)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1⅓ cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese (Monterrey Pepper Jack would be good too)
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil. Next add onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and cook for ~6 minutes. Add swiss chard and jalapeno. Season with dried oregano, salt and pepper and cook for ~3 more minutes.
  2. Divide vegetable mixture among 4 tortillas, top each with ⅓ cup Monterrey jack cheese. Place another tortilla on top.
  3. Add a drizzle of oil or some cooking spray on a griddle. Cook for two minutes per side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve with salsa and guacamole.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/vegetarian-quesadillas/