Jalapeno-Pumpkin Seed Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, packed,rinsed and spun dry
1 1/2 cups fresh parsley leaves, packed,rinsed and spun dry (preferably flat-leaf)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
8 wheat flour tortillas
1 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
1 lb grilled chicken, shredded (optional)
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup light and firm silken tofu
1 roasted red pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until they pop and jump.
In a food processor, finely mince jalapeno and garlic.
Add toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro, parsley, salt and olive oil; blend until it reaches the consistency of paste.
Spread 1/4 of the paste on a tortilla.
Sprinkle with 1/4 of the cheese and 1/4 of the chicken, if using.
Cover with another tortilla.
Repeat, using remaining tortillas and fillings.
Spray a griddle or heavy skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
Add a quesadilla.
When one side is toasted, about 2 minutes, spray top tortilla with cooking spray and turn.
Continue to cook until the second side is toasted and cheese melts.
Cut in half or quarters.
Serve with Roasted Red Pepper Cream.
Roasted Red Pepper Cream: Blend together in a food processor or blender 1 cup light and firm silken tofu, 1 roasted red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and freshly ground black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	354.23 Kcal (1483 kJ)
Calories from fat	112.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.55g	19%
Cholesterol	65.36mg	22%
Sodium	1638.37mg	68%
Potassium	508.84mg	11%
Total Carbs	23.24g	8%
Sugars	5.17g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.39g	10%
Protein	36.46g	73%
Vitamin C	69.1mg	115%
Iron	12mg	67%
Calcium	493.4mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.43 Kcal (500 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.23g	19%
Cholesterol	22.04mg	22%
Sodium	552.37mg	68%
Potassium	171.55mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.83g	8%
Sugars	1.74g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	10%
Protein	12.29g	73%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	115%
Iron	4.1mg	67%
Calcium	166.3mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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