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Nutrition Facts

Calories 351
  Calories from Fat 167 (48%)
(30%)Total Fat 19g
(22%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
(3%)Cholesterol 9mg
(34%)Sodium 823mg
(25%)Potassium 863mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
(28%)Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(39%)Protein 19g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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Grilled Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh white button mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 Tbs olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 6 tortilla wraps

  • 2 cups (around 8 ounces) shredded cheese, such as reduced-fat Cheddar and Monterey Jack, plus extra for garnish

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

  • 6 Tbs fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

  • salsa verde and diced tomatoes, for garnish

You'll love this fun twist, made with creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Directions

  • This recipe can be prepared on the grill or stovetop.
  • If GrillingPreheat grill. While grill heats, toss mushrooms with oil and sprinkle with salt. Cook mushroom in one layer in a grill basket, in batches if necessary. Cook until one side is deep brown, about 6 to 10 minutes; turn and grill other side till a similar color is achieved, another 6 to 10 minutes. Cooking times may vary.
  • If SautéingHeat olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of mushrooms and cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes or until mushrooms become red-brown on one side. Add salt, flip mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes more, until other side is same color.
  • While mushrooms cook, assemble quesadillas; distribute half the cheeses and all avocado slices on left half of six tortillas. When mushrooms are done, distribute mushrooms and cilantro leaves, if desired, among tortillas and top with remaining cheese. Fold tortilla in half and grill or warm in skillet until cheese begins to melt, then flip to cook other side. Transfer to cutting board, cut into wedges and serve with salsa verde, tomatoes and additional cheese.

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