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Poblano Pepper and Avocado Quesadillas

These poblano pepper and avocado quesadillas are a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that fits many diets, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Poblano Pepper Mixture
  • 2 pieces poblano peppers Charred and peeled
  • 1-2 pieces serrano or jalapeño peppers Adjust to taste
  • 1 clove garlic Lightly smashed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2 pieces green onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Divided for cooking and salsa
  • to taste sea salt
Quesadilla Fillings
  • 4-6 large flour tortillas
  • 2 pieces avocados Mashed
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
For Serving
  • to taste Greek yogurt or sour cream For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the broiler to high. Place the poblano peppers, serrano or jalapeño peppers, and garlic on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through until charred.
  2. Prepare the salsa by deseeding and slicing the serrano peppers, if desired, and adding them to a bowl. Mash or finely chop the garlic and add it to the bowl along with cilantro, green onions, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Once the peppers are done broiling, peel away the charred skin, remove the seeds, and thinly slice the poblanos.
Assembling
  1. Lay one tortilla flat and add a layer of shredded cheese, cooked rice, mashed avocado, and sliced poblanos on one half. Drizzle with salsa verde and sprinkle additional cheese.
  2. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the fillings.
Cooking
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Serving
  1. Serve the quesadillas warm, topped with cilantro, additional salsa, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Notes

For meal prep, char the peppers and make the salsa ahead of time. Store leftover cooked quesadillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.