Paleo Classic Cheese Quesadillas
Discover a modern twist on a beloved favorite with these *Paleo Classic Cheese Quesadillas*. This recipe transforms the traditional quesadilla into a gluten-free, dairy-free delight by using soft almond flour tortillas and creamy, meltable dairy-free cheese. Enhanced with the bold flavors of fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and juicy diced tomatoes, each bite is packed with flavor while keeping paleo principles intact. A quick 20-minute meal, these quesadillas are lightly crisped in avocado oil, giving them a golden finish. Perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or light dinner, this easy recipe caters to paleo dieters and anyone seeking a delicious, wholesome alternative to classic quesadillas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Almond flour tortillas
- 1 cup Dairy-free cheese
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Sliced jalapeños
- 1 large Tomato, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing your ingredients. Finely chop the fresh cilantro and dice the tomato. Set aside.
2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat.
3. Place one almond flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the dairy-free cheese evenly over the tortilla.
4. Add half of the chopped cilantro, half of the sliced jalapeños, and half of the diced tomato on top of the cheese.
5. Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
6. Top with another almond flour tortilla and gently press down.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
8. Carefully remove the quesadilla from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board.
9. Repeat the steps with the remaining ingredients to make the second quesadilla.
10. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve immediately. Enjoy your Paleo-friendly quesadilla!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.4 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3869 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.9 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1538 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*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.
