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Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Quesadilla with Refried Red Lentils & Lime Crema
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Quesadilla

with Refried Red Lentils & Lime Crema

Tags: High-Protein
SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
30 min
CALORIES
830
FAT
40g
CARBOHYDRATES
95g
PROTEIN
27g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. ⅔ cup red lentils
  2. 1 tsp cumin
  3. ½ tsp smoked paprika
  4. 4 oz roasted red pepper
  5. 2 tbsp Kite Hill cream cheese
  6. 2 oz baby spinach
  7. 1 avocado
  8. 1 lime
  9. ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
  10. 2 flour tortillas
  11. 2 tsp vegetable oil*
  12. Salt and pepper*
  13. *Not Included
Tools: Large nonstick skillet, Small saucepan
SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
30 min
CALORIES
830
FAT
40g
CARBOHYDRATES
95g
PROTEIN
27g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Refried lentils

Add the red lentils and 2 cups water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.

2
Filling prep

Finely chop the roasted red peppers. Add to a medium bowl with the vegan cream cheese and mix to combine. Roughly chop the spinach. Halve and remove the pit from the avocado. Spoon the insides into another medium bowl and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Mash avocado well with a fork and set aside.

3
Lime crema

Halve the lime and juice both halves into a small bowl. Add the vegan mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.

4
Build the quesadilla

Lay the tortillas flat on a work surface. Spread the mashed avocado over the top half of each. Spread the bottom half with the red pepper cream cheese and top with the chopped spinach. Fold the avocado side over the spinach and press down on the tortilla firmly to hold it all together.

5
Crisp em’ up

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the first quesadilla. Cook until the bottom side is golden brown, and then carefully flip to brown the other side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with additional 1 tsp oil for the second quesadilla.

6
Finish and plate

Cut each quesadilla into 3 pieces. Divide the refried red lentils between the plates and serve with the lime crema. Enjoy!

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