Cheesy Green Chile Quesadillas

Cheesy Green Chile Quesadillas

6 quesadillas
Preparation 15 minutes
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Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Sprinkle 1⁄3 cup cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle tomato, onions, chiles and cilantro over cheese.
  • Fold tortillas over filling; sprinkle with additional cilantro.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.
  • Serve quesadillas whole, or cut each into 3 wedges, beginning cuts from center of folded sides.

Notes & Wine Advice

Tortillas are handy wrappers to keep on hand! They can be stuffed, rolled and folded for a super-easy meal. Look for regular, whole wheat, fat-free and flavored varieties.

Nutrition values

Calories: 290 kcal
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Course; Tortilla
Cuisine; Mexican
Diets; Vegetarian

Poblano and Mushroom Quesadillas

Poblano and Mushroom Quesadillas

4 quesadillas
Preparation 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • skillet 10-inch

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 poblano chiles seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 8 oz
  • 8 flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas 6 inch; from 8.2-oz package
  • 1⅓ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 5 1⁄3 oz

Instructions

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add chiles, onion and mushrooms; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
  • Divide vegetable mixture evenly onto 4 tortillas.
  • Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons cheese.
  • Top with remaining tortillas.
  • Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  • Spray skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
  • Place 1 quesadilla in skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.
  • Turn; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until golden brown on bottom and cheese is melted.
  • Remove from skillet to serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Notes & Wine Advice

For a spicier flavor, spread each tortilla lightly with salsa. Then top with the vegetables and cheese. If you want to walk on the mild side, 1 green bell pepper can be substituted for the poblano chiles.

Nutrition values

Calories: 370 kcal
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Course; Sandwiches
Diets; Vegetarian

Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato Panini

Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato Panini

4 sandwiches
Preparation 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • contact grill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut each roll in half horizontally; brush outside of each half with oil.
  • Spread pesto on inside of both halves.
  • Layer each sandwich with cheese and tomato.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • When grill is heated, place sandwiches on grill.
  • Close grill; grill 4 minutes or until bread is toasty and cheese is melted.
  • Cut sandwiches diagonally; serve warm.

Notes & Wine Advice

If you can’t find ciabatta rolls, substitute focaccia or 8 slices of country bread. Also, you can use fresh mozzarella instead of the slices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 530 kcal
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Course; Sandwiches

Fontina Panini with Spinach

Fontina Panini with Spinach

4 sandwiches
Preparation 1 hour 15 minutes
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Equipment

  • contact grill

Ingredients

  • 8 slices crusty Italian bread 1⁄2 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 2 medium
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 ⁄2 cup roasted red bell peppers from a jar, drained, cut into strips
  • 4 oz fontina cheese cut into 1⁄8-inch-thick slices

Instructions

  • Heat closed contact grill or panini maker for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 side of each bread slice with honey mustard; sprinkle onions over 4 slices of bread.
  • Top onions with spinach leaves, roasted red peppers and sliced cheese.
  • Place remaining slices of bread over cheese.
  • When grill is heated, place sandwiches on grill.
  • Close grill; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
  • Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

Notes & Wine Advice

For great flavor and crunch, add a few chopped pecans with the green onions.

Nutrition values

Calories: 260 kcal
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Course; Sandwiches
Diets; Vegetarian

Portabella Mushroom Burgers

Portabella Mushroom Burgers

Preparation 35 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • In resealable food-storage plastic bag, place mushroom caps.
  • In small bowl, mix vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper with whisk.
  • Pour over mushrooms; seal bag.
  • Let stand 15 minutes, turning twice.
  • Place mushrooms on grill over medium heat; reserve marinade for basting.
  • Cook uncovered, brushing with marinade frequently, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Turn mushrooms over; cook 3 to 6 minutes longer.
  • Top mushrooms with cheese and place burger buns, cut side down, on grill rack.
  • Cook 2 minutes more or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted.
  • Serve mushrooms in buns.

Nutrition values

Calories: 320 kcal
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Course; Burgers / Sandwiches
Diets; Vegetarian

Veggie and Bean Burgers

Veggie and Bean Burgers

4 sandwiches
Preparation 25 minutes
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Equipment

  • nonstick skillet 10-inch
  • Food processor
  • medium bowl

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In medium bowl, stir rice and boiling water.
  • Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Drain if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor, place broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper.
  • Cover; process with quick on-and-off pulses to finely chop vegetables (do not puree).
  • Stir vegetables into rice.
  • Add beans, egg, garlic and seasoned salt to food processor.
  • Cover; process until smooth.
  • Stir bean mixture, onion and bread crumbs into vegetable mixture.
  • Using about 1⁄2 cup vegetable mixture for each, shape into 4 patties, each about 1⁄2 inch thick.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add patties; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until brown and crisp.
  • Top bottom halves of buns with patties and desired toppings.
  • Cover with top halves of buns.

Notes & Wine Advice

Want to make Veggie and Bean “Meatballs”? Heat oven to 400°F. Generously spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Shape vegetable mixture into 16 balls; place in pan. Generously spray tops of balls with cooking spray. Bake about 20 minutes or until crisp. Serve with pasta sauce (any flavor) or cheese sauce.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal
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Course; Burgers / Sandwiches
Diets; Vegetarian

California Black Bean Burgers

California Black Bean Burgers

5 sandwiches
Preparation 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • skillet 10-inch
  • Food processor

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place beans in food processor or blender.
  • Cover; process until slightly mashed.
  • Remove from food processor to bowl; stir in chiles, bread crumbs and egg.
  • Shape mixture into 5 patties, each about 1⁄2 inch thick.
  • Coat each patty with cornmeal.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add patties; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.
  • Spread bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise.
  • Top with lettuce, patties and salsa.
  • Cover with top halves of buns.

Notes & Wine Advice

Coating the patties with cornmeal gives them a delicious crispy coating. If the seasoned black beans aren’t available, use unseasoned black beans and add one teaspoon chili powder.

Nutrition values

Calories: 400 kcal
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Course; Burgers / Sandwiches
Cuisine; American
Diets; Vegetarian

Wild Rice–Pecan Burgers

Wild Rice–Pecan Burgers

4 servings (2 burgers each)
Preparation 1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • skillet 10-inch
  • medium bowl

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook wild rice in water as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining ingredients except oil.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Scoop wild rice mixture by 1⁄3 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1⁄2-inch thickness.
  • Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until light brown.
  • Remove patties from skillet; cover to keep warm while cooking remaining patties.
  • *To toast pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.

Notes & Wine Advice

These “burgers” are deliciously chewy with a toasted pecan crunch. We tested them in the fall and found they’re really good on sandwich buns with cranberry sauce. Try serving them at Thanksgiving for those not eating turkey.
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Course; Burgers / Nuts / Rice
Diets; Vegetarian

Italian Veggie Sliders

Italian Veggie Sliders

6 servings (2 sandwiches each)
Preparation 45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Saucepan 2-quart
  • nonstick skillet 10-inch

Ingredients

  • 1 1 ⁄2 cups water
  • 1 ⁄2 cup dried red lentils sorted, rinsed
  • 1 ⁄2 cup uncooked instant brown rice
  • 3 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 ⁄2 chopped onion 1 medium
  • 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1 ⁄2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 ⁄4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ⁄4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 12 small burger buns about 21⁄2 inches in diameter, split
  • 1 ⁄4 cup garlic and herb mayonnaise or garlic aioli
  • 1 ⁄3 cup packed baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, lentils, rice and salt to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but hold their shape and all water is absorbed.
  • Spoon into large bowl; cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
  • Stir in onion, mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add onion mixture to lentils and rice.
  • Stir in cheese, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper and egg just until blended.
  • Wipe skillet clean with paper towel.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
  • Shape lentil mixture into 6 (21⁄2-inch) patties, using about 2 rounded tablespoons for each; place in skillet.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
  • Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and the lentil mixture, making 6 more patties.
  • Place patties on bottom halves of buns.
  • Top each with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and a few spinach leaves.
  • Cover with top halves of buns.

Notes & Wine Advice

If the lentil mixture is sticky, coat your hands with additional bread crumbs when shaping the patties.

Nutrition values

Calories: 380 kcal
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Course; Sandwiches
Diets; Vegetarian

Falafel Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce

Falafel Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce

8 sandwiches
Preparation 1 hour
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Equipment

  • Saucepan 1-quart
  • nonstick skillet 10-inch
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • SANDWICHES
  • 3 ⁄4 cup water
  • 1 ⁄4 cup uncooked bulgur
  • 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 ⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ⁄4 cup sliced green onions 4 medium
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pita pocket breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
  • 8 slices tomato
  • 16 slices cucumber
  • SAUCE
  • 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt from 2-lb container
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 3⁄4 cup water to boiling.
  • Stir in bulgur.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor, combine beans, cilantro, onions, flour, 3 tablespoons water, the cumin, baking powder, salt and garlic.
  • Process with on/off pulses 10 times or until well blended and coarsely chopped (mixture will be wet).
  • Spoon mixture into large bowl.
  • Stir bulgur into bean mixture.
  • Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, about 1⁄4 cup each; shape each portion into 1⁄4-inch-thick oval-shaped patty.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
  • Place 4 patties in skillet; cook 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
  • Transfer patties to platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and 4 patties.
  • Meanwhile, stir together sauce ingredients.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons sauce in each pita pocket.
  • Fill each with tomato slices, cucumber slices and falafel patty.

Notes & Wine Advice

Patties can be baked at 400°F for 20 minutes on a greased cookie sheet, turning once, but they won’t have the crisp crust that comes from cooking on the stovetop. The patties can also be served in regular burger buns.

Nutrition values

Calories: 240 kcal
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Course; Sandwiches
Diets; Vegetarian