Description
A grilled hummus quesadilla is just like a cheese quesadilla, but way more intriguing … and better for you! The fresh Mediterranean-style salsa on top is easy to fix and delightful.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup thinly-sliced grape tomatoes
- 1 scallion, greens and white parts, thinly sliced on diagonal
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 lemon wedges
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 (8-inch) whole grain tortillas
- 1 cup classic hummus, homemade or store-bought, chilled*
- 1/8 teaspoon sumac or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently stir together the tomatoes, scallion, mint, salt, a squeeze from each lemon wedge, and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
- Preheat a grill-pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high. Lightly brush 1 side of each tortilla with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Flip over each tortilla, top with the hummus, sprinkle with the sumac, and gently fold. Pan-grill quesadillas until grill marks form, about 3 minutes on the first side, gently flip over, and pan-grill about 2 minutes.
- Transfer quesadillas to luncheon plates. Stain excess liquid from the salsa-like mixture, then arrange mixture on the quesadillas. Enjoy with a fork and knife. And plop the peels from the 2 lemon wedges into your beverage.
Notes
*Hint: To cut down on sodium, make your own hummus using no-salt-added chickpeas and adding salt based on your needs. To try my homemade Classic Hummus, click HERE.
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla plus 1/2 rounded cup "salsa"
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g includes 0g added sugars
- Sodium: 930mg*
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg