Quesadillas de Champiñón

Quesadillas de Champiñón are a delightful vegan twist on traditional Mexican quesadillas, featuring savory mushrooms and fresh herbs, all baked to perfection for a crispy finish. This dish is not only satisfying but also packed with flavor, making it a great choice for a quick meal or snack.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat tortillas - 4
• Button mushrooms - 250 grams, sliced
• Red onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced (for serving)
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges (for serving)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and browned.
4. Stir in the chopped spinach, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and mix in the nutritional yeast and chopped cilantro.
5. Lay two tortillas on a baking sheet. Spoon half of the mushroom mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it evenly. Top with another tortilla to form a quesadilla.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from mushrooms and spinach.

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