Description
Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas are filled with smoky, charred vegetables and topped with a fresh tomatillo salsa, all prepared entirely on the grill.
Ingredients
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- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1/2 pound fresh tomatillos, husked, cleaned, and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice from 1 lime or lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch of salt
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat and coat the grates with olive oil cooking spray.
- For the salsa, place the tomatillos cut side down on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened and slightly charred.
- Remove the tomatillos from the grill and pulse in a food processor with cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Reduce the grill heat to medium-high. Place the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion on the grill. Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and have grill marks.
- Remove the vegetables from the grill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble the quesadillas, place a tortilla on the grill. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, add a layer of grilled vegetables, and top with another 1/4 cup of cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- Serve the quesadillas warm with the tomatillo salsa on the side.
Notes
For a spicier salsa, add a jalapeño to the food processor. The tomatillo salsa can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use any combination of your favorite vegetables for the filling. These quesadillas are great for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg