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Mushroom Quesadillas with Carmelized Garlic

Contributed By: susanelaine
Vegetarian Times

Ingredients

1/4 cup Raw pumpkin seeds

4 tbs. Vegetable oil

6 cloves Garlic, coursely chopped (about 2 Tbs.)

8 oz. Button muchrooms, sliced

4 tbs. Coarsely chopped cilantro

8 6-inch corn tortillas

1 cup (1/4lb.) grated quesillo cheese, string cheese or mozzarella

Preparation

Warm nonstick skillet over meduim-low heat. Toast pumpkin seeds 3 minutes, or until they pop, puff and turn brown. Transfer seeds to bowl. Set aside.

Heat 2 Tbs. oil in same skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and cook 8 miniutes, or until pale gold. Add to seeds.

Wipe out skillet, then heat remaining 2 Tbs. oil medium-high heat. add mushrooms, and cook 5 minutes, or until brown. remove from heat, and stir in pumpkin seeds, garlic and cilantro.

Place 1 tortilla in nonstick skillet over medium heat. sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 of mushroom mixture. Cover with second tortilla. Cook 2 minutes, or until cheese begins to melt, pressing down with spatula. Flip, and cook 2 minutes more, or until browned. repesat. Serve hot.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 317
Total Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Carbohydrates: 45
Protein: 7
Calcium: 220mg
Sodium: 538
Fiber: 2