Vegetarian Lentil Quesadillas

17g protein · 25 min · 396 kcal

Vegetarian Lentil Quesadillas

Vegetarian Lentil Quesadillas! The perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner. Spicy spinach, lentil and mushroom filling with pepperjack cheese. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

25 min4 servings396 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt and let cooked until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the spices, frozen spinach and cooked lentils. Cook until warmed and heated through, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the mixture and wipe the skillet clean. Lightly spray the skillet again or add a little more oil and place one tortilla down. Sprinkle on 1/4 cup cheese and ~1/3-1/2 cup of the filling. Place another tortilla on top and let cook until crispy, then flip.

  4. 4

    Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Slice into triangles and serve!

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