Bbq Onion and Smoked Gouda Quesadillas with Pea Shoot Mini Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
31%
Bbq Onion and Smoked Gouda Quesadillas with Pea Shoot Mini Salad
45 min.
4
1007kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our BBQ Onion and Smoked Gouda Quesadillas, perfectly paired with a refreshing pea shoot mini salad. This vegetarian dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine the rich, smoky essence of Gouda cheese melting into warm, golden tortillas, complemented by the sweet and tangy notes of barbecue sauce and caramelized onions.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that serves four, making it ideal for a cozy lunch or a casual dinner with friends and family. The combination of textures—from the crispy quesadillas to the tender pea shoots—adds an exciting element to each bite. Plus, with a caloric count of 1007 kcal per serving, this dish is hearty enough to keep you energized throughout the day.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with this deliciously cheesy, barbecue-infused delight that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup barbecue sauce 
  • ounces watercress trimmed
  • 8-inch flour tortilla 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cups gouda cheese smoked packed grated
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • pound onion peeled halved thinly sliced
  • teaspoon hot sauce hot
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  3. Add onions and sauté until almost soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons water. Stir until onions are evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
  5. Place 4 tortillas on work surface.
  6. Sprinkle 1/4 of cheese, then 1/4 of cilantro and 1/4 of onions on each tortilla. Top each with second tortilla and press to adhere.
  7. Brush skillet with 1 teaspoon oil; heat over medium-high heat.
  8. Add 1 quesadilla; cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side.
  9. Place on baking sheet in oven. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  10. Cut each quesadilla into quarters; arrange 4 quarters on each plate. Toss pea shoots in medium bowl with 5 teaspoons oil, hot sauce, and pinch of salt.
  11. Serve salad with quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1007kcal
Protein15.7%
Fat55.14%
Carbs29.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38
Glycemic Load
19.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.596087020376%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
5.68mg
Kaempferol
4mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
27.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1007.22kcal
50.36%
Fat:61.85g
95.15%
Saturated Fat:26.76g
167.24%
Carbohydrates:73.58g
24.53%
Net Carbohydrates:67.76g
24.64%
Sugar:19.18g
21.32%
Cholesterol:134.86mg
44.95%
Sodium:2003.22mg
87.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.62g
79.24%
Calcium:1029.34mg
102.93%
Phosphorus:902.91mg
90.29%
Vitamin K:63.18µg
60.17%
Selenium:40.92µg
58.45%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
43.92%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.35%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.7%
Folate:144.91µg
36.23%
Zinc:5.41mg
36.08%
Vitamin B12:1.82µg
30.36%
Vitamin A:1265.56IU
25.31%
Iron:4.55mg
25.29%
Vitamin E:3.7mg
24.65%
Vitamin B3:4.9mg
24.51%
Fiber:5.82g
23.29%
Vitamin C:15.74mg
19.08%
Magnesium:74.63mg
18.66%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.53%
Potassium:546.86mg
15.62%
Copper:0.23mg
11.27%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.01%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.94%
Source:Epicurious