Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas with Yellow Tomato Salsa and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

Vegetarian
Health score
30%
Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas with Yellow Tomato Salsa and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
30 min.
4
1014kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas, perfectly paired with a vibrant Yellow Tomato Salsa and a refreshing Cilantro Lime Sour Cream. This vegetarian dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner.

The star of this recipe is the rich, smoky flavor of the white cheddar cheese, which melds beautifully with the spicy kick of jalapeno pepper Jack cheese. Each bite is a harmonious blend of creamy textures and bold tastes, making it a standout main course. The addition of sweet corn and fresh herbs elevates the quesadillas, while the homemade salsa adds a burst of freshness that complements the dish perfectly.

Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, these quesadillas are sure to impress. Serve them with the zesty cilantro lime sour cream for an extra layer of flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Dive into this mouthwatering recipe and enjoy a delightful vegetarian feast that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves 
  • servings coarse salt 
  • servings salt and pepper black
  • cup corn kernels frozen
  • 12-inch flour tortilla ()
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  jalapeno seeded chopped
  •  juice of lime juiced
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 pound pepper jack cheese 
  • 0.3 medium onion red finely chopped
  • cups cream sour
  • 0.5 pound cheddar cheese smoked white (preferred brand Cabot Vermont Cheddar)
  •  tomatoes yellow seeded chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • stove
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Combine chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, mint and cilantro in a small bowl and season generously with salt. Toss salsa and set aside.
  2. Combine sour cream, lime zest and juice and cilantro leaves in food processor and process until smooth and light green.
  3. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Sour cream can be used to top soup or quesadilla or both.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add oil and corn and quickly toss to warm. Season corn with salt and pepper and transfer onto a plate. Shred your cheeses, wipe out your pan and return it to the stove top over medium high heat.
  6. Add a flour tortilla to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds, then flip tortilla. Cover half the surface of the tortilla generously with smoked cheddar, pepper Jack and 1/4 corn. Fold tortillas over and press down gently with a spatula. Turn tortilla a few times to melt cheese.
  7. Remove quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges. Top with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1014kcal
Protein16.36%
Fat54.58%
Carbs29.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.75
Glycemic Load
18.45
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.272173612014%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.94mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1014.23kcal
50.71%
Fat:61.81g
95.1%
Saturated Fat:33.23g
207.7%
Carbohydrates:74.05g
24.68%
Net Carbohydrates:68.76g
25%
Sugar:7.35g
8.16%
Cholesterol:147.41mg
49.14%
Sodium:2119.18mg
92.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.68g
83.36%
Calcium:1163.88mg
116.39%
Phosphorus:853.35mg
85.34%
Selenium:53.57µg
76.53%
Vitamin B2:0.98mg
57.73%
Vitamin B1:0.67mg
44.6%
Folate:163.85µg
40.96%
Zinc:5.15mg
34.34%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.57%
Vitamin A:1621.84IU
32.44%
Vitamin B3:5.74mg
28.69%
Iron:5.03mg
27.95%
Vitamin B12:1.55µg
25.91%
Fiber:5.29g
21.16%
Magnesium:76.73mg
19.18%
Vitamin K:17.8µg
16.95%
Potassium:579.5mg
16.56%
Vitamin C:9.76mg
11.83%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.02%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.86%
Copper:0.21mg
10.27%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.3%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.07%