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Course Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 679kcal

Ingredients

The Quesadillas

  • 3 link Italian Sausage I used spicy
  • 1 large red pepper sliced thin
  • 1 large yellow pepper or orange, sliced thin
  • 1 medium vidalia onion or other sweet onion, sliced thin
  • 1 1/3 cup shredded mozarella or other mild cheese of choice
  • 4 10 in tortilla
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp oregano

The Pico De Gallo

  • 30 g cherry tomato halved
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro rough chopped, plus more to garnish
  • salt and pepper

To Serve (optional)

  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • lime wedges

Instructions

The Pico De Gallo

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss to fully combine. Set aside while you make the rest of the stuff. Do this first so it can sit awhile for the flavors to combine!

The quesadillas

  • Cook the sausages for 1-2 minutes at medium heat, on each flat side- enough to brown and firm slightly
  • Slice the sausages 1/4" thick, or the same thickness of your veg, then return to pan and brown each side- 1-2 mins per side and remove, leaving any oils in the pan
  • add the onions to the pan, season with salt and saute 5-6 mins until browned and soft
  • add the peppers and spices, add extra oil if necessary and toss to fully coat everything in the spices
  • return sausage to the pan and continue to cook another 3-5 minutes, then remove and set aside
  • Turn heat to medium-high, lay down 1 tortilla, cover evenly with 1/3 cup shredded cheese, pile peppers, onions, sausage and 1/4 of the pico onto half the quesadilla, fold the other half over the ingredients, press to flatten and continue to fry until bottom is dark brown and crisp, 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until other side is dark brown and crisp.
  • Serve optionally garnished with more cilantro and sides of sour cream and guacamole

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
679
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
1343
mg
58
%
Potassium
 
734
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
2694
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
 
146
mg
177
%
Calcium
 
333
mg
33
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.