Vegetable Quesadillas with Fresh Salsa

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
58%
Vegetable Quesadillas with Fresh Salsa
45 min.
6
161kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your snacking routine with something vibrant and delicious, these Vegetable Quesadillas with Fresh Salsa are sure to become a new favorite! Perfectly crispy on the outside and stuffed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is not only vegetarian but also gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to cater to various dietary preferences.

Imagine biting into a warm quesadilla filled with fresh avocado, tender baby spinach, and hearty red kidney beans, complemented by the smoky kick of chipotle and the zesty brightness from fresh lime juice. The combination of flavors is not only satisfying but also nourishing, with each serving packing a mere 161 calories. Ideal as an antipasti, starter, or even a light snack, these quesadillas are versatile enough to suit any occasion.

Your culinary adventure begins by mixing up a fresh tomato salsa that brings a burst of flavor to every bite. And the best part? The recipe is incredibly approachable, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Gather your family or friends and get ready to impress them with this delightful dish! Enjoy a wholesome, savory experience that's both easy to create and share.

Ingredients

  •  avocado thinly sliced
  • cups baby spinach 
  • 15 ounces beans red low-sodium rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • medium plum tomatoes diced
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion,cilantro, juice, cumin and salt. In a secondbowl, mash beans; stir in chipotle.Working one at a time, top half of eachtortilla with 1/4 avocado slices, 1/4 beanmixture, 1 cup spinach and 4 tablespoons cheese;fold in half.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skilletover medium-high heat; add 1 quesadillaand cook, flipping once, until both sidesare brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes perside. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  3. Let cool slightly; cut each quesadillainto 3 wedges; serve with tomato salsa.
  4. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein23.65%
Fat35.59%
Carbs40.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.67
Glycemic Load
4.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.376956561337%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
1.36mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
2.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.64kcal
8.03%
Fat:6.69g
10.29%
Saturated Fat:1.61g
10.07%
Carbohydrates:17.23g
5.74%
Net Carbohydrates:9.9g
3.6%
Sugar:3.27g
3.64%
Cholesterol:3.95mg
1.32%
Sodium:414.56mg
18.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10g
19.99%
Vitamin K:112.02µg
106.69%
Vitamin A:2354.32IU
47.09%
Fiber:7.33g
29.32%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.8%
Folate:94.41µg
23.6%
Phosphorus:206.21mg
20.62%
Vitamin C:16.13mg
19.55%
Potassium:584.43mg
16.7%
Magnesium:55.55mg
13.89%
Calcium:129.6mg
12.96%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.65%
Copper:0.23mg
11.36%
Iron:1.95mg
10.81%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.68%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.14%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.95%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.77%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.55%
Selenium:3.89µg
5.56%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.54%
Source:Epicurious