Chickpea Quesadillas

Healthy Chickpea Quesadillas. The combination of chickpeas, cheese and sauteed veggies in a tortilla is super yum!

Also try: Paneer Quesadilla, Paneer Spinach Quesadilla or Besan Toast Sandwich.

Course: Global

Servings: makes 4 quesadillas

Cuisine: Global

Time: Preparation – 15 mins, Cooking – 15 mins, Total – 30 mins.

Ingredients:

1. Boiled Chickpeas – 2 cups
2. Tortilla – 4 (homemade or store-bought)
3. Onion – 1 small (finely chopped) + 1 medium (sliced)
4. Bell Pepper – 1 (sliced)
5. Garlic – 1 clove (minced)
6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
7. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
8. Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
9. Ground Black Pepper – 1 tsp
10. Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp
11. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese as needed
12. Oil – 1 tsp
13. Salt to taste
14. Butter to toast 
15. Yogurt Sauce to serve (follow recipe here)
16. Green Chutney to serve (follow recipe here).

PS: 1 Cup = 250ML.

How to make Chickpea Quesadillas:

1. Take a mixing bowl and add boiled chickpeas, mash them nicely. Add finely chopped onions, garlic, coriander leaves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper and salt. Mix well and keep aside
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onions, bell peppers, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper and salt. Saute until soft. Keep aside
3. Now take a tortilla. Add the chickpea filling, top it with veggies and cheese. Fold in half
4. Heat a panini press or grill pan. Spread some butter and place the quesadilla, cook from both sides until crisp
5. Transfer it to a cutting board and cut in half. Your Chickpea Quesadilla is ready, enjoy with yogurt sauce or green chutney or both.