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Green Goddess Quesadillas
A homemade green goddess pesto is combined with melty jack cheese to make the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 338 kcal
Ingredients
For the Green Goddess pesto:
- 1/2 cup packed spinach
- 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley
- 1 small clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped chives
- 1/4 cup raw cashew pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt to taste
For the quesadillas:
- 4 medium green tortillas I like Angelic Bakehouse's Sprouted Whole Grain Spinach and Kale wraps
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
Instructions
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Combine all of the pesto ingredients in the smallest bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, adding additional water a tablespoon at a time if needed. Season with salt to taste.
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To make the quesadillas, spread the pesto onto one half of each tortilla. Cover the pesto with cheese, then fold over the top of the tortilla.
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Heat a teaspoon of oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat. Place 2 quesadillas in the skillet and cook until lightly browned and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side. Add another teaspoon of oil to the skillet and repeat with remaining quesadillas.
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Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Green Goddess Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving (1 quesadilla)
Calories 338
Calories from Fat 193
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.4g33%
Saturated Fat 7.1g44%
Carbohydrates 24.9g8%
Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugar 2.8g3%
Protein 16.7g33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.