Quickie Quesadillas
8 servings
8 servings
These quesadillas are a truly happy marriage between cultures: Middle Eastern red pepper hummus served with Mexican corn tortillas and garnished with salsa makes an absolutely delicious meal or snack. Pair with extra hummus and raw veggies for a filling meal. If tahini is not available, add in sesame seeds and water to the bean and roasted red pepper mixture, blend until smooth for a low-fat homemade hummus.
If you're following a gluten-free diet, choose a 100 percent corn tortilla!
Makes 8 Servings
Place garbanzo beans in a food processor or blender with roasted peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and cumin. Process until very smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
Spread paratha or chapati (or tortilla) with 2-3 tablespoons of garbanzo mixture and place in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle with onions, tomatoes, and salsa.
Top with a second tortilla and cook until bottom tortilla is warm and soft, 2-3 minutes.
Turn and cook second side for another minute.
Remove from pan and cut in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Per 1/2 quesadilla
Calories: 135
Fat: 2.7 g
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Calories from Fat: 18.1%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 5.5 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Sugar: 2.3 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Sodium: 164 mg
Calcium: 57 mg
Vitamin C: 26 mg
Beta Carotene: 351 mcg
Vitamin E: 0.7 mg
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