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Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 537kcal

Ingredients

The Quesadillas

  • 10 7 in tortilla
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms rinsed, rough chopped
  • 1 bunch spinach rinsed
  • 250 g mozzarella shredded
  • 375 ml salsa optional for serving
  • 375 ml sour cream optional for serving
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 large red onion sliced

The Spice Mix

  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

The filling

  • Combine the dry spices in a small bowl
  • Add mushrooms to a large mixing bowl, coat and toss with oil, vinegar and soy sauce
  • season the mushrooms with the spice mix and massage to coat thoroughly
  • Saute the mushrooms in 2 batches in a large heavy bottom skillet. Saute on medium-high for 5-8 minutes a batch until fragrant and darkened.
  • After mushroom batches are cooked, return all to pan with the spinach and onion
  • cover and steam for 2 minutes, uncover, toss to combine and steam another 2 minutes
  • uncover and simmer another 4 minutes to reduce liquid
  • remove the filling from the pan with a slotted spoon, discard the remaining juices

The Assembly

  • clean and oil the pan and bring to medium high (around 300F), lay a tortilla down and add 1/10 (25g) of shredded cheese spread evenly on the tortilla
  • add 1/5 of the filling, spread evenly around the tortilla, top with another 25g of cheese and a second tortilla
  • Press the quesadilla firmly into the pan, add a lid and cook for 90 seconds
  • Using a large spatula quickly flip the quesadilla, cover again and cook another 90 seconds
  • Cut tortilla into 4, serve with salsa and sour cream

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
537
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
1733
mg
75
%
Potassium
 
1025
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
57
g
19
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
7064
IU
141
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
493
mg
49
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.