Quesadillas de Calabacita

Quesadillas de Calabacita are a delightful vegan breakfast option featuring sautéed zucchini and spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making for a perfect start to your day.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 200 grams, grated
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 medium
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons (optional for cheesy flavor)

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the grated zucchini, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
4. Remove the skillet from heat, then mix in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
5. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
6. Place a portion of the zucchini mixture on half of each tortilla, sprinkle with nutritional yeast if using, and fold the tortillas over.
7. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the skillet, cut in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 260 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from zucchini and cilantro.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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