Healthy Leftovers

Spicy Quesadillas with Salsa Verde

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Spicy Quesadillas with Salsa Verde

Spicy quesadillas with salsa verde - Healthy leftover cuisine for cheese fans! Photo: Beeke Hedder

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Health Score:
94 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
622
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The spicy quesadillas rev up the metabolism thanks to the capsaicin from the hot peppers and can even boost fat burning. Mint has a refreshing effect and perks up tired spirits; the herb can provide relief for digestive complaints.

Depending on what the leftover kitchen has to offer, the spicy quesadillas can also be made with a different cheese instead of cheddar. The mint can also be easily replaced with lemon balm or even more parsley.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie622 cal.(30 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat31 g(27 %)
Carbohydrates63 g(42 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.3 g(14 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin K41.4 μg(69 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin2.7 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate27 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg(5 %)
Biotin2.6 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C13 mg(14 %)
Potassium180 mg(5 %)
Calcium307 mg(31 %)
Magnesium33 mg(11 %)
Iron1.2 mg(8 %)
Iodine19 μg(10 %)
Zinc1.9 mg(24 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.6 g
Uric acid20 mg
Cholesterol35 mg
Complete sugar5 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
½ bunch parsley
½ bunch mint
1 garlic clove
1 green Pepperoncini
½ Lime (juice)
2 Tbsps olive oil
salt
1 small Red onion
3 ozs Corn (canned or frozen)
4 Whole Grain Tortilla
3 ozs Cheddar cheese (shredded)
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Bowl, 1 Skillet

Preparation steps

1.

Wash parsley and mint, shake dry, pluck off leaves and chop finely. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Wash and clean the chili peppers, remove the seeds and also chop finely. Squeeze lime juice. Mix herbs, garlic, chili peppers, lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and set aside.

2.

Peel onion, halve, and cut into fine rings. Drain any liquid off the corn. Spread out tortilla patties and spread cheddar cheese, onion rings, corn, and the salsa verde on each tortilla half. Fold tortillas in. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and fry quesadillas, one at a time, over low heat for 3 minutes on each side. Remove, cut each in half, and serve.

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