Description
High protein quesadilla – Air fryer quesadilla recipe is a high protein food for vegetarians. You will be smiles-filled after tasting these nutrient-dense Mexican treats! There was a lot of flavor on the outside, and the inside was warm and tasty… a delightful and healthy lunch!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup – Bell peppers sliced
- 1/2 cup – Zucchini sliced
- 1 cup – Boiled Red kidney beans (Soaked overnight then boiled) or canned red kidney beans
- 1/2 cup – Onion (sliced)
- 2 medium – Onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp – Coriander leaves chopped
- 3 – Green chilly chopped
- 5 cloves – Garlic chopped
- 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp – Lemon juice
- 1 tsp – Red chilly flakes
- 4 tbsp – Olive oil/ Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp – Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp – Coriander powder
- 1 tsp – Ginger powder
- 1 tbsp – Mixed herbs
- 1 tsp – Black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp – Ketchup
- 4 slices – Vegan/Plain Cheese slices
- 200 gm – Tofu cut into slices
- 4 – Tortillas
Instructions
- On medium flame heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Then add garlic chopped and saute for 30 seconds.
- Once the garlic is little brown in color add the diced onions. Fry till translucent.
- Then add the chopped green chilies. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Then add turmeric powder, ginger powder, cumin powder, mixed herbs, red chili flake, coriander powder and salt to taste.
- Now saute everything for 2 minutes on medium flame.
- Now add cooked or boiled red kidney beans and then mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup water and then cook for 5 minutes on high heat.
- Now add 2 tbsp of tomato puree or ketchup and cook for another 2 minutes on high heat.
- Now add 2 tbsp of lemon juice and mix well.
- Now take a masher and mash the mixture.
- After the mixture gets mashed well and the water evaporates completely then add the chopped coriander leaves.
- Turn off the flame and take the stuffing to a bowl. Keep aside.
- Take a bowl and add sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and zucchini sliced.
- Add salt to taste, red chili flakes, and black pepper powder.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Then mix well.
- For the Air frying of sliced veggies: Place a parchment paper and place the sliced vegetables in the basket. Air fry for 380 degrees F for 10 minutes. Take out when done.
- For veggies frying Stovetop method: Heat oil in a pan and add the sliced veggies and fry them for 10 minutes on high heat. Do not overcook let them be a little crunchy. Take it out and keep it aside.
- For Air frying tofu: Place 2 tofu slices in the basket. Brush little oil and sprinkle with little red chili flakes. Now air fry at 380 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- For stovetop tofu frying: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and then add the tofu slices. Sprinkle little red chili flakes and fry for 5 minutes on medium flame. Take out keep aside.
- Take a tortilla and spread the red kidney bean mixture on it.
- Then place air-fried tofu on the mixture.
- Then add the air-fried veggies on top of the tofu and mixture.
- Now place a vegan or plain cheese slices on top of it.
- Now fold the tortilla.
- Now cut them with a knife into 2 pieces of quesadilla if your air fryer is small otherwise you can give the whole quesadilla in it.
- Air fryer method: Place a parchment paper in the basket and grease or spray with a little oil. Now place the quesadilla in the basket, brush little oil, and air fry at 380 degrees F for 5 minutes
- Take out after 5 minutes. And cut in halves if not done earlier.
- Frying Pan Method: Heat a frying pan and add 1 tbsp oil and place the quesadilla and fry for 2 minutes on medium heat.
- Now flip the quesadilla after 2 minutes and fry for more 2 minutes till golden crisp.
- Take out and cut in two halves.
- Crispy high protein quesadilla is ready to be served hot.
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[equipments]Notes
- The quesadilla must be pressed into the pan if you want it to be golden and crispy. Until I learned this genius hack from Desiree Nielsen’s blog, Once hot, add the prepared quesadilla to the skillet. Place a small skillet on top of the quesadilla so that it presses down on the quesadilla, creating an exterior that is crunchy. A couple of cans of beans/tomatoes also work well as a weight on the smaller skillet. Similar to a sandwich press, but much easier!
- Use any kind of cheese you like vegan or plain according to your preference
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air-fry
- Cuisine: Indian, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 people
- Calories: 590Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 180mg