Description
Indulge in a delightful Broccoli Cheese Quesadilla with Chipotle Sauce, where creamy melted cheese meets the crunch of fresh broccoli. This quick and satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights, transforming your kitchen into a cozy eatery. With vibrant flavors and an optional spicy kick from chipotle sauce, this meal is not just visually appealing but also a hit for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tbsp chipotle sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped broccoli for about 4–5 minutes until tender and vibrant green.
- Add both cheeses to the skillet with the broccoli, stirring gently until melted (about 2 minutes).
- Assemble the quesadillas by placing half of the cheesy broccoli mixture on one side of each tortilla, then fold them in half.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each quesadilla for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cut into wedges and serve with chipotle sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg