Broccoli Quinoa Quesadillas + A Cast Iron Cookware Primer
Broccoli Quinoa Quesadillas + A Cast Iron Cookware Primer takes approximately 30 minutes from beginning to end. This hor d'oeuvre has 284 calories, 12g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. For 63 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 2824 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Oh My Veggies. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. A mixture of broccoli, salt, sharp cheddar cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. With a spoonacular score of 51%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Cast-Iron Mushrooms, Cast-Iron Burgers, and Cast Iron Chicken.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 c. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/4 c. quinoa, cooked in vegetable broth according to package directions
2 tsp. olive oil
salt + pepper to taste
1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 medium whole wheat tortillas
Equipment:
bowl
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Combine quinoa, broccoli, and cheese in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture evenly onto one half of each tortilla; fold top of tortilla onto filling.Heat one teaspoon of oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat. Place 2 quesadillas in skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Add another teaspoon of oil to skillet and repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve.
Step by step:
1. Combine quinoa, broccoli, and cheese in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture evenly onto one half of each tortilla; fold top of tortilla onto filling.
2. Heat one teaspoon of oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat.
3. Place 2 quesadillas in skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Add another teaspoon of oil to skillet and repeat with remaining quesadillas.
5. Cut into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Information:
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