Low Carb Quesadillas + Shrimp, Asparagus, Corn & Red Peppers
Easy, versatile, can be made ahead of time & kid friendly!
Recipe:
Variations: chicken, pork, beef, fish, etc. Vegetarian – black beans, mushrooms, tofu. Veggies – broccolini, cabbage, spinach, zucchini, etc. Cheese – any good melting cheese (Colby, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Gruyère, Swiss, Fontina, Provolone, Mozzarella, Havarti, Gouda etc.). Choose your herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.) based upon the fillings to highlight the flavors.
Ingredients:
– low carb tortillas – I used Ole Xtreme Wellness large wraps @olemex_labanderita
– wild caught Argentinian red shrimp
– Gruyère & Jalapeño Monterey Jack shredded
– asparagus
– corn (fresh/frozen)
– peppers
– red onion
– garlic/garlic powder
– EVOO
– kosher/sea salt
– chipotle/chili powder
– cumin
– dried oregano
– fresh cilantro
– Good Culture sour cream @good_culture
– Mateo’s Salsa @mateos_salsa
Preheat oven to 425.
Clean & pat dry shrimp & veggies. Cut shrimp & asparagus into bite sizes, chop onion & peppers, mince the garlic. Rough chop the cilantro. Sauté veggies & shrimp in EVOO over medium heat (add to pan in following order: onion, then garlic, then asparagus, red peppers & corn, then shrimp). Season all well & add the fresh herbs at the end. If you pre-make the filling, just add the fresh herbs when you add to tortillas.
Lightly oil a sheet pan with EVOO. Place tortilla in pan & slide around so it gets coated with EVOO. On half the tortilla add layer of shredded cheese. Add the filling (don’t layer too thick) & top with more cheese. Fold over tortilla so you form a half moon. Repeat process.
Place in oven on top rack & bake for approx. 7-8 min. Flip tortillas over & bake for another 5-7 min. Take out, place on cutting board, let cool for a couple of min., then cut into triangles. Serve with your favorite salsa/dipping sauce +/- sour cream.
If you are making these for meal prep, they will last for approx. 2-3 days in your fridge in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
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