Cheese Crusted Fajita Veggie Quesadillas Food

VEGGIE FAJITA QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mushrooms, poblano peppers, and onions. Saute the veggies until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms begin to brown, or about 5-7 minutes.
• Sprinkle the salt over the veggies. Add the garlic cloves, and saute for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Turn off the heat, and gently stir the spinach into the veggie mixture until slightly wilted. Squeeze the lime juice over the veggies.
• Assemble the quesadillas: Spread some of the shredded cheese over one half of each tortilla. Evenly distribute the veggie mixture over the top of the cheese layer. Add another layer of cheese over the veggies. Fold the other side of each tortilla over the veggies and cheese.
• Heat the skillet again (wipe it out, if needed), or use a griddle for this next step. Brush one side of the quesadillas with a small amount of oil. Place the oiled side of the quesadillas down in the hot skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Before flipping, brush the other side of the quesadillas with oil. Flip the quesadillas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crispy.
• Serve warm with guacamole, salsa, and/or sour cream.

THREE CHEESE VEGGIE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl mix the cheeses together and set aside, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• In a hot saute pan over medium heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the jalapeno chili, garlic, tomato, scallion, zucchini, and oregano and saute for 2 minutes. Fold in the cilantro and set aside.
• Place the tortillas in a hot dry saute pan over medium heat or on a hot grill and spoon 2 tablespoons of the vegetable saute and 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on to each tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half and toast each side for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese starts to melt. Cut each tortilla in thirds and arrange on a serving plate garnished with spinach and Swiss chard.

GRILL BASKET VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Toss the Cheddar, pepper jack, corn, cumin, garlic, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper together in a medium bowl.
• Place 1 of the tortillas inside a 12-inch flat round fold-over quesadilla grill basket. Sprinkle the cheese mixture on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edge. Top with the remaining tortilla, then close and clasp the grill basket according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Place the grill basket onto the grill, cover the grill and cook until the cheese just begins to melt and the tortilla is turning golden brown on the bottom side, 2 to 3 minutes, Flip the basket and continue cooking until the cheese is completely melted and the tortilla is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into 8 pieces. Serve with the guacamole and sour cream.

ONE-PAN PARMESAN-CRUSTED VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Combine the 2 ounces Parmesan with the mozzarella and Cheddar with your fingers in a small bowl and set aside.
• Wrap the spinach in paper towels to remove excess moisture. Transfer to a large bowl and add the quinoa, corn and beans. Stir to combine and set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, place the tortillas on a clean work surface. Working on only the lower halves, divide 1/2 of the cheese blend among the 4 tortillas; top with the spinach-quinoa filling, then sprinkle on the remaining cheese blend. The cheeses are usually salty enough, but season with salt and pepper, if desired. Fold each tortilla in half to make a half-moon.
• Spray the preheated skillet with nonstick cooking spray for about 3 seconds to coat. Add 2 of the quesadillas to the skillet and cook until the cheese starts to melt and the tortillas are light brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer the quesadillas, cooked side-down, to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 2 quesadillas.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Parmesan into the skillet in a half-moon shape, then place 1 quesadilla, cooked side-up, directly on the Parmesan to create a crust. Continue to cook until the Parmesan crust browns and the cheese filling is fully melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and repeat with the remaining Parmesan and quesadillas. Serve immediately or make ahead and keep warm (see Cook's Note).