quesadillas

Egg and Veggie Quesadillas

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Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

20 6-inch tortillas

12 eggs

1 cup milk

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

1/2 red bell pepper

5 tablespoons coconut oil

salt and pepper to taste

chopped freeze-dried chives, optional

In a large pan melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil, then add bell peppers and chives. Sauté for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile mix eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour into hot pan with veggies, and stir occasionally until eggs are fully cooked.

Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons coconut oil, and preheat oven to 350° F.

Assemble quesadillas by brushing one side of each tortilla with coconut oil. Place the oiled side down on a large baking sheet. Put about 1/3 cup of the egg mixture on top, then top with 1/4 cup cheese. Place another tortilla on top with the oiled side up.

Bake for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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White Bean and Beet Green Quesadillas

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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

3 cloves garlic
4-8 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1/2 large onion, sliced
1 bunch beet greens, stems removed and chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
2 cups cooked white beans
8 tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Add garlic cloves to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and roast at 300° F for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan on medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until they become soft. Add the beet greens and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes on medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.

Add garlic, coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper to cooked white beans then blend with an immersion blender, stand blender, or food processor. Add additional melted coconut oil or broth of choice if necessary to make bean mixture smooth.

To assemble quesadillas, spread about 1/2 cup of prepared bean mixture on each tortilla, top with the greens mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place another tortilla on top.

Drizzle each tortilla with melted coconut oil and bake at 350° F for 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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