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Bell Pepper And Cream Cheese Quesadillas Vegetarian Recipe

Craving a cheesy, veggie-packed meal? These Bell Pepper & Cream Cheese Quesadillas are a vegetarian delight! Easy to make and customizable, this recipe features sweet bell peppers, creamy cream cheese, and melty cheddar cheese all nestled in warm tortillas. Feel free to add cooked chicken or beef for extra protein. Make the filling ahead of time and bake these quesadillas to golden perfection in under 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend snack.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 185.9 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bell Pepper And Cream Cheese Quesadillas Vegetarian 90

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bell Pepper And Cream Cheese Quesadillas Vegetarian

  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (plus optional 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green chilies, with 1 tablespoon of their juice
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6-8 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, as alternative to cumin)

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How to Make Bell Pepper And Cream Cheese Quesadillas Vegetarian

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are softened.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain any excess liquid from the pepper mixture using a colander.
  4. Set the pepper mixture aside.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup chopped green chilies (with 1 tablespoon of their juice), 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced), and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
  6. Lay out 6-8 large flour tortillas.
  7. Spread 3-4 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
  8. Top with the sauteed pepper mixture.
  9. Fold the tortillas in half to form a half-moon shape.
  10. Lightly brush the tortillas with melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cumin or chili powder.
  11. Place the quesadillas on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  12. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  13. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. Cut each quesadilla into thirds or fourths.
  15. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 1/4 cup salsa. Serve as a dipping sauce with the quesadillas.
  16. Enjoy your delicious and easy quesadillas!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

35g

Carbs

4g

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