Veggie QUES-a-DILLA!

So for dinner last night I decided to make ques-a-dillas for myself and of course a non-vegetarian version for my boyfriend. To say the LEAST, my veggie quesadilla was absolutely TASTY and satisfying! Quesadillas are fun because not only are they super easy to make but they give you the freedom to pick and choose what veggies you want in them for a mix and match dinner OR lunch. I would like to thank my bestie, Flavia, for teaching me how to make these beautiful creatures. Back in the day we used to make them with ham and mozzarella on white flour tortillas, but my new recipe is completely different and still just as amazing!

What you will need:

*whole wheat tortillas (Mission sells the best kind!)

*Morning Star chik'n strips (imitation chicken, tastes like the real thing!)

*sliced and diced organic red onions

*diced tomato and green chili peppers (the kind in the can)

*Lindsay Naturals black olives sliced (not only a great brand name but also superior taste!)

*Veggie Shredded cheese

*vegetarian chili powder

*organic canola oil

*shredded lettuce

*2 separate non-stick frying pans

In one frying pan throw in your chik'n strips and a bit more then a drizzle of organic canola oil. Once that begins to simmer toss in about 3 tbs. of red onions and about 3 tbs. of black olives. After a minute or two start adding the diced tomato and green chili peppers, only a few tbs. is needed! Give these ingredients a stir and then add one tbs. of vegetarian chili powder for that classic Mexican taste! Cover this pan up with a lid and set on a low temperature.

Next, take your second non-stick frying pan and get it going on about medium heat. Once its fully heated (you can tell by splashing drops of water into the pan, if the water sizzles off right away your pan is ready for tortilla action!) Place one tortilla on the pan and let it heat up, flip once and immediately add about 3 tbs. of your chik'n strip mixture onto one half of the tortilla! Sprinkle some shredded veggie cheese on the other half and fold into a half-moon shaped ques-a-dilla! Flip that bad boy over one time allowing it to cook on both sides. Remove from the pan and place on your plate, open up the quesadilla to sprinkle on some shredded lettuce and serve with some organic tortilla chips and mild salsa (or hot) ENJOY!

Congratulations- you have just made your first veggie ques-a-dilla!! 

I'm so proud of you!

I hope everyone who tries these gets creative! Remember you can substitute any of the veggies I used for any of your fave veggies! 

Love

Lindsay <3