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Fajita Quesadilla

Our vegetarian take on this Mexican staple: pepper jack cheese, pan roasted peppers and onions between crispy flour tortillas. Feel free to get creative by adding fillings like grilled skirt steak or avocado.

Vegetarian

2

Servings

15 Mins

Prep Time

25 Mins

Cook Time

Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Oil while Preheating the Pan

Add the oil and preheat the pan to 375°F/190°C (medium). Tilt the pan to coat evenly.

  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)1 Tbsp.
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2. Add and Cook the Onions

Add the sliced onions to the preheated pan and cook for 4 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.

  • Yellow Onions(thinly sliced)3 cups
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3. Add and Cook the Bell Peppers

Add the thinly sliced bell pepper to the onions and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Red Bell Pepper(thinly sliced)½
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4. Season the Onions and Peppers

Stir in the salt, cumin, chili powder, chili flakes, and black pepper.

  • Cumin(ground)1 pinch
  • Chili Powder¼ tsp.
  • Chili Flakes¼ tsp.
  • Kosher Salt1 tsp.
  • Black Pepper5 turns
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5. Add and Cook the Jalapeno and Garlic

Add the jalapeno and garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

  • Jalapeno(seeds removed, thinly sliced)1
  • Garlic Clove(finely chopped)½ clove
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6. Remove the Vegetables

Transfer the cooked vegetables from the pan to a small mixing bowl and set aside. Wash the pan before continuing.

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7. Add the Oil while Preheating the Pan

Add the oil and preheat the pan to 350°F/176°C (medium). Tilt to coat evenly.

  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)1 Tbsp.
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8. Build and Cook the Quesadilla

Add 1 flour tortilla to the hot pan. Evenly distribute some of grated cheese across the tortilla followed by some of the reserved peppers and onions. Cover with the second tortilla and cook the first side for 2 minutes.

  • 8 inch Flour Tortillas2
  • Pepper Jack Cheese(grated)½ cup
  • Cooked Vegetables½ cup
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9. Flip and Continue Toasting the Quesadilla

Using a spatula, carefully flip the quesadilla. Continue cooking the second side for 2 minutes.

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10. Remove the Quesadilla

Transfer the cooked quesadilla from the pan to a cutting board. Wipe the pan and repeat the cooking process with the remaining ingredients. You can hold the cooked quesadilla in the oven at the lowest temperature to keep warm.

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11. Serve as Desired

Cut the quesadillas into quarters and serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream.

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