Vegetarian Quesadilla With Chipotle Cream Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Quesadilla With Chipotle Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 whole Medium Zucchini, Halved Lengthwise, Then Sliced Into 1/2-inch Pieces; 1/2 cups Roasted Red Peppers (jarred Or Fresh) Torn Into Pieces; 4 whole Flour Tortillas; 4 slices Pepper-jack Cheese; Each Piece Cut Into Fourths; 1 whole Avocado, Thinly Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Chipotle Cream (recipe Follows); 4 whole Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered; 1 pinch Cilantro, Chopped, For Garnish; 1 pinch Salt/pepper To Taste; 1/2 cups Sour Cream; 1 teaspoon Finely Chopped Chipotle In Adobo Sauce (include Adobo Sauce As Well)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 whole Medium Zucchini, Halved Lengthwise, Then Sliced Into 1/2-inch Pieces
1/2 cups Roasted Red Peppers (jarred Or Fresh) Torn Into Pieces
4 whole Flour Tortillas
4 slices Pepper-jack Cheese; Each Piece Cut Into Fourths
1 whole Avocado, Thinly Sliced
2 Tablespoons Chipotle Cream (recipe Follows)
4 whole Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
1 pinch Cilantro, Chopped, For Garnish
1 pinch Salt/pepper To Taste
1/2 cups Sour Cream
1 teaspoon Finely Chopped Chipotle In Adobo Sauce (include Adobo Sauce As Well)

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METHOD: In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat; add onions, season with a pinch of salt/pepper and saute for about 2-3 minutes until onions begin to soften.
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Add zucchini and continue to saute for anther 3-4 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender (not mushy); season with another pinch of salt/pepper.
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Add jarred roasted peppers that have been torn into long pieces (approximately 1/8-cup, more or less depending upon what you like); stir together and turn off heat.
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Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside.
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In a dry pan over medium heat, heat tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
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Place one partially heated tortilla in a dry pan over medium-low heat; place 4 pieces of cheese on top of warm tortilla; add half of the vegetable mixture on top of first layer of cheese.
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Add a second layer of cheese on top of vegetables; place second tortilla on top and press gently.
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Continue to heat until bottom layer of cheese begins to melt; flip the quesadilla over and repeat until the top layer of cheese is melted.
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Repeat with the second set of tortillas and the remaining cheese and veggies.
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The whole process should take about 5 minutes per quesadilla.
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TO SERVE: Cool quesadilla 3-5 minutes, cut into wedges; serve with slices of fresh avocado, chipotle cream, tomatoes and cilantro.
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CHIPOTLE CREAM: Mix together ingredients and serve its really that simple!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced, 1 whole Medium Zucchini, Halved Lengthwise, Then Sliced Into 1/2-inch Pieces, 1/2 cups Roasted Red Peppers (jarred Or Fresh) Torn Into Pieces, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Quesadilla With Chipotle Cream falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Quesadilla With Chipotle Cream

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Variations & substitutions

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