Mushroom and Poblano Quesadillas with Oregano and Queso Fresco

Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking and America's Test Kitchen.

Quesadilla · Mushroom · Mexican

Mushrooms are steamed in a little water then browned with poblano and onion, mixed with mozzarella, queso fresco and coriander, and folded into tortillas cooked until crisp.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving464 kcal
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal, about 17% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)
  • Low sugars: 3.2 g sugars per 100 g (limit ≤ 5 g)

Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 204 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

1.7 g per serving

3.4 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 6.8 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • large non-stick frying pan (at least 26 cm)
  • wooden spoon
  • box grater
  • large bowl
  • wide fish slice (spatula)
  • wire rack set on a baking tray

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy464 kcal
Protein19.3 g
Carbohydrate39.4 g
of which sugars6.5 g
of which free sugars1.7 g
Fat26.8 g
of which saturates8.7 g
Fibre3.9 g
Salt2.35 g

Protein per 100 kcal

4.2 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values