Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla

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

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If you're craving a quick and delicious lunch or dinner that embodies the vibrant flavors of the Southwest, look no further than this Oven-toasted Sonoran Quesadilla. Perfectly vegetarian, this dish combines the crispy goodness of a toasted tortilla with the rich, melty satisfaction of cheddar cheese and the slight kick from green chiles. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a culinary masterpiece in no time.

This quesadilla is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a breeze to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you'll have a mouthwatering meal that boasts 336 calories, making it an excellent choice for a light yet fulfilling main course. The secret? Utilizing the convection setting of your oven to achieve that perfect golden-brown finish while keeping the inside gooey and cheesy.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch between meetings, a satisfying dinner after a long day, or simply a delightful snack, this dish checks all the boxes. The joy of pulling out a perfectly toasted quesadilla from your oven, where the aroma fills your kitchen, is an experience that elevates the simplest of meals into something truly special. So go ahead, treat yourself to this easy-to-make Sonoran Quesadilla — your taste buds will thank you!

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%