Meal Kit
Buffalo Chickpea Quesadilla
with blue cheese crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Vegetarian
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
- 2 Large Flour Tortillas
- 3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1½ oz. Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories780
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Carbohydrates70g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat44g
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Protein31g
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Sodium2090mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Heat-Safe Mixing Bowl
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Blue Cheese Crema
Drain and rinse chickpeas in a colander/strainer.
Coarsely chop spinach.Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.In a mixing bowl, combine blue cheese (to taste), creme fraiche, and 2 tsp. water. Set aside. -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add white portions of green onions, chickpeas, and ranch seasoning to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and chickpeas are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Add spinach in batches (don't overflow pan) and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
3 Finish the Filling
Transfer filling to a heat-safe mixing bowl. Wipe pan clean and reserve.
Stir in softened cream cheese and half the Buffalo sauce (to taste; reserve remaining for quesadillas and garnish) until combined. Mash until slightly chunky. -
4 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean, flat work surface.
Divide shredded cheese evenly between tortillas, placing on one half.Evenly top cheese with filling, then half the remaining Buffalo sauce (to taste; reserve remaining for garnish).Fold tortillas over filling, pressing gently to adhere. -
5 Toast Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches if necessary, place quesadillas in hot pan. Toast until golden-brown, 2-4 minutes per side.Replenish oil, if necessary.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping quesadilla with remaining Buffalo sauce (to taste), blue cheese crema (to taste), and green portions of green onions. Cut quesadilla into triangles, if desired. Bon appétit!
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