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Home ยป Gluten Free ยป Green Goddess Quesadilla

Green Goddess Quesadilla

Published: Mar 29, 2019 ยท Modified: Apr 8, 2020 by Justin Coit

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I know what you're thinking- quesadillas can't be healthy. Well, I would like to introduce you to the Green Goddess- she's everything you love about quesadillas minus the ginormous amount of guilt. Packed full of veggies, this quesadilla is the perfect weekend quick snack or fantastic appetizer.

Green Goddess Quesadilla sliced with a side of salsa on wooden surface
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What kind of cheese works best in this quesadilla:

The traditional quesadilla cheese is the "Mexican Blend"- Sharp Cheddar, Colby, and Monterrey jack. For a non-cow option, I really like goat cheddar from a brand called Mont Chevre.

My top tips for making this quesadilla:

  • I used a gluten-free brown rice tortilla but you can use whatever tortilla floats your boat.
  • To get that extra crispiness out of the tortilla, I throw a little ghee or butter in the pan.
  • The beauty of this quesadilla is that it's packed full of vegetables. If you don't like spinach, feel free to substitute with kale or whatever leafy green you like.
  • The amount of cheese you put in directly correlates with how good/ bad this quesadilla is for you. One stick of cheese was enough for me to get the flavor but not feel glutenous. But if you're having a bad day, I say put as much cheese as you want, you do you!

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Green Goddess Quesadilla sliced with a side of salsa on wooden surface
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Green Goddess Quesadillas

I know what you're thinking- quesadillas can't be healthy. Well, I would like to introduce you to the Green Goddess- she's everything you love about quesadillas minus the ginormous amount of guilt. Packed full of veggies, this quesadilla is the perfect weekend quick snack or fantastic appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Resting Time3 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 3
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Justin Coit

Ingredients

Quesadillas

  • 6 Brown Rice Tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee

Avocado Dressing

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Handful Baby Spinach
  • Juice from โ…“ Lemon
  • 1 Goat Cheese Stick or cheese of your choosing
  • โ…“ Cup Fresh Cilantro
  • ยผ Cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ยฝ Tsp Salt
  • ยฝ Tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Start by making the avocado dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients and process until smooth but a little chunky.
  • Assemble your quesadillas. There's enough dressing to make up to 3 quesadillas (depending on how much you use), but you can make as many as you like and save the dressing for later.
  • Spread the avocado dressing onto the brown rice tortillas.
  • Grate the Goat Cheese stick over the tortilla.
  • Toast quesadillas in a frying pan with a little Ghee, about 2-3 minutes on each side on medium low heat. 
  • Cut quesadillas into slices and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Quesadilla | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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