Chorizo and Mushroom Quesadillas with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Crispy corn tortillas filled with spicy chorizo, earthy mushrooms, and creamy avocado sauce. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, smoked chorizo, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
6 oz smoked chorizo
8 oz cremini mushrooms
1/2 medium white onion
1 large avocado
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
2 tbsp whole milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin

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Instructions

Step 1: Dice chorizo into 1/4-inch pieces and slice mushrooms thinly. Finely chop white onion.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chorizo until crisp (5 minutes), then add mushrooms and onion. Sauté until mushrooms are golden (8 minutes).
Step 3: Mash avocado with lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp whole milk, garlic powder, and cumin until smooth.
Step 4: Heat a dry skillet over medium. Place 2 tortillas on skillet, layer half the mushroom mixture on one, top with remaining tortilla. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
Step 5: Slice into wedges, drizzle with avocado crema, and garnish with extra cilantro.