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Hummus, Avocado and Cheese Quesadillas

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
August 17, 2015
4.73 from 18 votes


Last Updated August 27, 2020 | 2 Comments

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Learn how to make family-friendly hummus quesadillas!

Hummus, Avocado and Cheese Quesadillas on wood plank

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my child is pure carnivore. This has made my job as his primary provider of all nourishment (other than chunks of animal flesh) very challenging. He has made it very clear that he wants nothing to do with bread (with exception for the occasional pizza crust) and has never been offered the delicious emptiness of white bread, so I’m not sure how he would feel about that. As I was thinking of an alternative to bread, the obvious came to me- tortillas! My sweet little meat eater has shown interest in tortillas and plain cheese quesadillas in the past, so I have no idea why I hadn’t thought to use tortillas more often.

Today, I wanted to make a quesadilla that pushed the limits of his toddler taste-buds. I tried to think of additions that would be both delicious and healthy. He loves cheese and onions, so those were no-brainers. We had some hummus that needed to be eaten, so I thought, why not? It would add a little fiber and protein (and salt). Finally, avocado. There had to be avocado. Mostly because I really wanted the avocado, but also because it’s suppose to be a super food (and my child needed some super food).

And just like that, lunch was born. Simple enough for the kids, but wild just enough for the adults.

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Hummus, Avocado and Cheese Quesadillas

Hummus, Avocado and Cheese Quesadillas

4.73 from 18 votes
AuthorAuthor: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
Learn how to make family-friendly hummus quesadillas!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 18 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1330 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4   flour tortillas - Large, or whole wheat tortillas
  • ½ cup plain hummus - I didn't want to go too crazy on the kid;  you can always give it a little kick with a pinch of cumin
  • ½ large red onion - sliced
  • 1 cup jack cheese - shredded
  • 1 large avocado - sliced
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Instructions
 

  • Spread out tortillas on a large baking sheet or piece of parchment paper.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of the hummus onto each tortilla, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  • Warm up the skillet on medium heat. As I cook with stainless steel cookware, I melt butter and spread it over the skillet to prevent the tortilla from sticking.
  • Evenly divide the onions slices, shredded cheese and sliced avocado between the four quesadillas.  Arrange each of the ingredients on one half of the tortilla only.
  • Fold the tortilla, and transfer to the preheated skillet
  • Cook for about 4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for another 4 minutes
  • Cut up and serve

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1330kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 83g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1911mg | Potassium: 1610mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 24.2mg | Calcium: 1054mg | Iron: 8.9mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Sunny Bernstein says

    August 27, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Where’s the rest of the recipe? No baking instructions.

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    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa says

      August 27, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Thanks for pointing that out Sunny, I am not sure what happened…. Regardless, I was able to restore the recipe instructions 🙂

      Reply

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