SWEET RED PEPPER & MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

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I only "discovered" Mexican food about a year ago....almost wish I had been born south of the border!! These are easy to make & quite tasty; they can be served as an appetizer or an entre with a crisp, green salad.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, deseeded &,chopped
2 cups red peppers, diced
8 tortillas
2 cups grated cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (or combo)

Steps:

  • Saute onion, mushrooms, garlic& oregano in a large skillet, over medium heat, until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in tomatoes& peppers; simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Place 4 tortillas on a lightly greased baking dish& spoon mixture onto each.
  • Top with cheese& remaining tortillas.
  • Bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Cut into quarters& serve with salsa, sour cream& guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.2, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 1251.5, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10, Protein 29.1

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