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Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas

Cheesy, spicy buffalo chickpea quesadillas made with large flour tortillas, sautéed buffalo chickpeas, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 2
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chickpeas mashed with a fork
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • ½ small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce or your preferred hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large tortillas
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese shredded, about 56 grams

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and the onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the mashed chickpeas and saute for a minute or two to heat through.
  • Add the butter and sriracha sauce. Let the butter melt, stirring everything together. Remove from the heat.
  • Lay a tortilla out on a work surface. Add half of the chickpea mixture onto one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to close it up into a half circle.
  • Spray a large skillet with oil, heat overmedium heat and add the tortilla. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until crispy and browned. Repeat for the other tortilla. Serve hot, sliced.

Notes

  • Use whichever hot sauce you prefer.
  • Make as needed, doesn't store well.
  • To make it vegan, use vegan butter and a vegan cheese substitute product.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g