Mushroom & Zucchini Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 quesadillas
Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Mushroom & Zucchini Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto
Cilantro pesto adds a fresh, spicy flavor to these easy veggie quesadillas.
Ingredients
Cilantro Pesto
1 c. cilantro leaves, packed
1/4 c. walnuts
zest from 1 lime
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large garlic clove
1 jalapeno, seeds removed and halved
salt to taste
Mushroom & Zucchini Quesadillas
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
salt and pepper to taste
6 medium flour tortillas
1 batch cilantro pesto
1 1/2 c. Monterrey Jack or Mexican Blend cheese
salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
For Cilantro Pesto:
Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until mixture is well-combined and reaches a pesto-like consistency.
For Mushroom & Zucchini Quesadillas:
Heat oil in a medium skillet at medium-high heat. Add zucchini and mushrooms and cook, stirring often, 5-6 minutes or until softened but not mushy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spread half of each tortilla with pesto. Divide vegetables and cheese onto pesto-side of tortillas and fold in half.
Wipe out skillet. Heat on medium and cook quesadillas, two at a time, about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and slightly crispy. (If you prefer, you can use a grill instead.) Cut each quesadilla in half and serve with salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.
Source: http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-mushroom-zucchini-quesadillas-with-cilantro-pesto/