Dinner Tonight: Quesadillas with Mushrooms

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Dinner Tonight: Quesadillas with Mushrooms
45 min.
2
473kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a delicious and satisfying dish? Look no further than these mouthwatering Quesadillas with Mushrooms! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with flavor, this recipe is not only easy to make but also a delightful way to enjoy a wholesome meal. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves two, making it ideal for a cozy dinner or a quick lunch.

The star of this recipe is the combination of Oaxaca cheese, which melts beautifully, and the earthy, rich flavor of sautéed mushrooms. Add in the subtle heat of poblano chiles, and you have a quesadilla that is bursting with taste. The masa harina creates a wonderfully soft and pliable tortilla that holds all the delicious fillings together, ensuring every bite is a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with these scrumptious quesadillas. Dinner tonight has never been so exciting!

Ingredients

  • cup i would have liked to use an version of masa but i couldn't find one at the time of making the tamal 
  • ounces pasilla de oaxaca shredded
  •  poblano pepper sliced
  • servings salt 
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine the warm water, a pinch of salt, and the masa harina until doughy. Set in a bowl, wrap with plastic, and set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, pour the oil into a skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook the mushrooms until they have released their liquid. Set aside.
  3. Divide the masa ball into 12 little balls. Tear off a piece of plastic wrap, about 2 feet long, and set a ball of dough on top, and fold over the wrap to cover. Flatten each ball with a tortilla press or the bottom of a large pot. It should be about 1/8 inch thick, just a little bit thicker than a normal tortilla.
  4. Set one strip of poblano in the center, sprinkle with a little cheese, and a small handful of mushrooms. Fold the masa in half, using the plastic wrap to . Repeat with the other balls.
  5. Set a large skillet over medium high heat. Set a few quesadillas on and cook for five minutes. Then flip, and cook for another five minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories473kcal
Protein17.41%
Fat42.11%
Carbs40.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
0.17
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.283478358518%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
2.8mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.97kcal
23.65%
Fat:22.55g
34.69%
Saturated Fat:15.52g
96.99%
Carbohydrates:48.78g
16.26%
Net Carbohydrates:44.12g
16.04%
Sugar:1.43g
1.59%
Cholesterol:25.51mg
8.5%
Sodium:835.76mg
36.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.98g
41.96%
Vitamin B1:0.87mg
58.31%
Vitamin C:47.84mg
57.99%
Folate:125.08µg
31.27%
Vitamin B3:5.95mg
29.73%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
27.97%
Iron:4.47mg
24.85%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.2%
Fiber:4.66g
18.64%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.39%
Magnesium:59.85mg
14.96%
Phosphorus:133.88mg
13.39%
Calcium:124.52mg
12.45%
Selenium:7.98µg
11.4%
Copper:0.16mg
7.81%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.42%
Potassium:254.07mg
7.26%
Vitamin A:357.01IU
7.14%
Vitamin K:4.4µg
4.19%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.68%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.47%