Grilled Avocado Quesadillas
Elevate your quesadilla game with these irresistible Grilled Avocado Quesadillas, a perfect combination of creamy, zesty, and cheesy goodness wrapped in golden, crispy tortillas. This quick and easy recipe brings together perfectly ripe avocados, tangy lime juice, fragrant fresh cilantro, and a hint of warming cumin, all layered between melty, shredded cheddar cheese. Prepared in just 20 minutes, these quesadillas are pan-grilled to perfection, offering a satisfying crunch that complements the creamy avocado filling inside. Ideal for a weeknight dinner, snack, or casual gathering, these quesadillas pair beautifully with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this vegetarian recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large tortilla wraps
- 2 pieces Ripe avocados
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small bunch Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
Instructions
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized bowl. Mash slightly with a fork, leaving it chunky.
Add the lime juice, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder to the mashed avocado. Mix well and taste for seasoning.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and gently mix it into the mashed avocado mixture.
Lay out the tortilla wraps on a clean surface, and evenly spread about 1/4 of the avocado mixture on one half of each tortilla.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese onto the avocado layer on each tortilla.
Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet or on a grill pan over medium heat. Place one or two quesadillas in the skillet, depending on the size of the pan.
Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, pressing lightly with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the tortilla crisp up. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding a little more olive oil if needed.
Slice each quesadilla into thirds or quarters and serve hot with your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.8 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.1 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 4270 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 83.3 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1921 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1994 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
