Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla
20 min.
1
336kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with this delightful Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla, a scrumptious vegetarian treat that’s perfect for any time of the day. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a comforting main dish, this recipe has you covered. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful quesadilla that's golden brown and crispy on the outside, with melted cheddar cheese and the subtle heat of green chiles on the inside.

The secret to achieving that perfect texture lies in the unique cooking method—using a convection oven allows for even toasting while enhancing flavors without the hustle of traditional frying. But don’t worry if you don't have convection; there’s a simple alternative that yields equally delightful results. With just a few easy steps, you can transform a plain flour tortilla into a cheesy, satisfying delight.

This Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla is not only delicious but also calorie-conscious with only 336 kcal per serving, making it ideal for those mindful of their intake. Plus, with its rich, buttery flavor and the optional kick from the green chiles, it’s a culinary experience you won’t forget. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a quick meal adventure, you simply can’t go wrong with this appetizing twist on a classic dish!

Ingredients

  • Tbsp butter 
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • strips several of chiles green cooked
  • 13-inch flour tortilla ( diameter)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Using the convection setting of your oven1
  2. Place the tortilla on a large, dark cookie sheet.
  3. Spread butter all over the top of the tortilla, making sure to get the butter all the way out to the edges. (The butter is very important! Don't omit.)2
  4. Place in the cold oven and cook for 7-10 minutes at 375°F on convection heat, or until the tortilla begins to visibly brown. If you open the oven door you should be able to smell the tortilla beginning to toast. The tortilla is ready for some cheese.3
  5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the tortilla (add strips of chiles if you want) and return to oven for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.If you are starting with a preheated oven, you will cook it initially for probably only 2 or 3 minutes on convection - watch it carefully, and pull it out when it begins to brown.We recommend the convection oven approach if you have that option as the cooking time (and heating up the oven and your kitchen time) is much shorter.Using a regular oven setting
  7. If you don't have a convection oven, then preheat your oven to 350°F. Cook the buttered tortilla initially for approximately 6 minutes (again, check carefully, the tortilla should be getting toasted but not burnt.)
  8. Remove from the oven, add the cheese and return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes.Note that every oven is different. This is the method that worked for our oven. You will probably need to watch quite carefully the first couple of times you make these, to gauge the time and temperature settings needed for your oven.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein15.81%
Fat81.87%
Carbs2.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
156
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.7460870243933%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.79kcal
16.79%
Fat:30.81g
47.4%
Saturated Fat:18.18g
113.6%
Carbohydrates:1.97g
0.66%
Net Carbohydrates:1.92g
0.7%
Sugar:0.29g
0.32%
Cholesterol:87.03mg
29.01%
Sodium:468.27mg
20.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.39g
26.77%
Calcium:404.46mg
40.45%
Phosphorus:264.67mg
26.47%
Selenium:16.36µg
23.37%
Vitamin A:930.51IU
18.61%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.16%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.96%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.38%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.07%
Magnesium:15.99mg
4%
Folate:13.46µg
3.37%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.53%
Vitamin K:2.56µg
2.44%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.25%
Vitamin C:1.44mg
1.74%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.52%
Potassium:51.38mg
1.47%
Copper:0.02mg
1.05%