Description
These Quick and Easy Lentil Quesadillas are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal that comes together in no time. Packed with protein-rich lentils and gooey cheese, these quesadillas are perfect for a simple and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils (canned or freshly cooked and drained)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 medium-sized flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
- Salsa or sour cream (for serving, optional)
Lentil Filling:
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Lentil Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cooked lentils, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mashing lightly to create a chunky texture.
- Cooking Quesadillas: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half the tortilla with lentil mixture, top evenly with shredded cheese, and fold the tortilla in half. Cook until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas, lentil mixture, and cheese.
- Serving: Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, salsa, or sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add diced peppers, onions, spinach, or corn to the lentil filling for extra flavor.
- Whole-wheat tortillas work well as a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
