Eat for Eight Bucks: Roasted Tomato Quesadillas with Cilantro Cream

Vegetarian
Health score
46%
Eat for Eight Bucks: Roasted Tomato Quesadillas with Cilantro Cream
10 min.
2
817kcal

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Welcome to your new favorite quick and delicious meal: Roasted Tomato Quesadillas with Cilantro Cream! This vegetarian delight is perfect for anyone on a budget, proving that you can whip up a flavorful dish without breaking the bank. Ready in just 10 minutes and serving two, these quesadillas are not only easy to make but also packed with a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients.

The star of this recipe is the cherry tomatoes—roasted to perfection until they burst with juicy sweetness and carry a hint of smoky flavor. Paired with the creamy richness of sour cream and fresh cilantro, this dish transforms everyday tortillas into a gourmet delight. Add in some fresh spinach and melty white cheddar, and you'll be tantalizing your taste buds in no time.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a snack to impress your friends at a gathering, these quesadillas deliver on flavor and satisfaction. Plus, with just 817 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delicious meal guilt-free! So, grab your ingredients and let's get started on creating this mouthwatering, irresistible dish that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • dash ground pepper 
  • pint cherry tomatoes 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves 
  • 10-inch flour tortilla 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • cup pkt spinach fresh
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 4.5 ounces cheddar cheese white grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. In small bowl, combine sour cream, cilantro, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt.
  2. In large cast iron skillet or baking dish, toss tomatoes together with 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, and olive oil.
  3. Bake in oven until tomatoes have released a lot of liquid and their skins have begun to burst, 15 to 20 minutes.Turn heat up to 450°F and cook until skins are blistered, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven.
  5. Divide the shredded cheese between three tortillas, arranging it on one-half of each. Top each with 1/3 of the spinach and about 10 tomatoes (you may have a few leftover).
  6. Heat 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Fold tortillas in half and place 2 in skillet with cheese layer on the bottom. Cook until both sides are toasted and cheese is melted, flipping once halfway through cooking, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and arrange 6 on each plate. Top with cilantro cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories817kcal
Protein13.05%
Fat54.51%
Carbs32.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
113.55
Glycemic Load
18.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.091304478438%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.98mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
4.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:817.05kcal
40.85%
Fat:50.01g
76.94%
Saturated Fat:20.2g
126.22%
Carbohydrates:66.96g
22.32%
Net Carbohydrates:61.17g
22.24%
Sugar:13.08g
14.53%
Cholesterol:80.75mg
26.92%
Sodium:1432.7mg
62.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.94g
53.88%
Vitamin K:109.46µg
104.25%
Vitamin A:3672.44IU
73.45%
Vitamin C:59.53mg
72.16%
Calcium:677.22mg
67.72%
Selenium:43.92µg
62.74%
Phosphorus:605.95mg
60.6%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.49%
Folate:176.21µg
44.05%
Vitamin B1:0.65mg
43.47%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.97%
Iron:6.1mg
33.92%
Vitamin B3:6.12mg
30.58%
Vitamin E:4.35mg
28.99%
Potassium:837.83mg
23.94%
Fiber:5.79g
23.15%
Zinc:3.42mg
22.83%
Magnesium:77.46mg
19.37%
Copper:0.34mg
17.09%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.05%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.28%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.7%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.55%