Apple, Sauerkraut & Cheddar Quesadillas

Name: Apple, Sauerkraut & Cheddar Quesadillas
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed; ½ cup water; 2 9-to-10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas; 1 ⅓ cups grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese; 1 small Granny Smith or other tart, juicy apple, peeled and very thinly sliced, peeled and very thinly sliced

Rating: 3.17 stars

6 Ratings
6 Reviews

This combination may seem unusual--until you try it. The sweet-tartness of the apple, creaminess of the cheese and bite of the sauerkraut work together beautifully in this easy hot sandwich. Serve with oven-roasted potatoes or a green salad.

Ken Haedrich

Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2002

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Recipe Summary

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30 mins

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Nutrition Profile:

Vegetarian

High Calcium

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Low Added Sugars

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed
½ cup water
2 9-to-10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas
1 ⅓ cups grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 small Granny Smith or other tart, juicy apple, peeled and very thinly sliced, peeled and very thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Put sauerkraut and water in a medium nonreactive skillet. Gently heat just until the liquid has evaporated but not so much that the sauerkraut begins to stick to the pan. Remove from the heat.

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Step 2

Gradually heat a large cast-iron over medium heat. Put one tortilla in the pan and immediately sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over half of it. Quickly arrange about half the apple slices over the cheese, then top with half the sauerkraut, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with another 1/3 cup cheese.
Step 3

Fold the tortilla over the filled half and press gently on it with a spatula to seal. Heat the quesadilla until the bottom is golden, about 2 minutes, then carefully flip and lightly brown the other side. Slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board and cut it into halves or quarters. Prepare the second one in the same fashion.
Step 4

Variation: If you like, a little chopped ham tastes wonderful layered in with the other ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

Per Serving:

389 calories; protein 24.9g; carbohydrates 49.8g; dietary fiber 4.4g; sugars 10.7g; fat 9.7g; saturated fat 4.3g; cholesterol 15.8mg; vitamin a iu 193.8IU; vitamin c 13.1mg; folate 170mcg; calcium 430.4mg; iron 3.8mg; magnesium 38.9mg; potassium 335.5mg; sodium 1388.4mg; thiamin 0.4mg.

Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 medium-fat meat

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5 star values: 1
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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EatingWell User

11/01/2013

Lacking something I made this tonight and was expecting a great burst of flavours and it just fell flat. I'm sure that for non-vegetarians added bacon would add that extra flavour to it but for me it just wasn't that great. I felt like it could've used a bit of kick and I've had apple and cheese combinations and apple and sauerkraut. It was OK but not something I will make again. Pros: Quick and very easy Cons: Bland needed something more to it Read More

Tsmart

10/29/2011

Strange combination but suprisingly works! I thought this recipe was a little strange but it really does work. I was very surprised to taste how well the combination of ingredients work together. Saurkraut does go with cheddar cheese. I make this like a panini in our indoor grill and serve with sweet potato fries and my husband gets a link of smoked sausage. It really all works together very well and it is a quick fix for dinner. Pros: Quick easy and filling Read More

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10/29/2011

A little too good I made this with Ezekial sprouted grain tortillas which have 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. I loved it. Unfortunately I loved it so much I ate the whole recipe by myself in one sitting. I wouldn't recommend that- its alot of cheese. Read More

EatingWell User

02/16/2015

I haven't made this recepie but I am concerned about heating up the sauerkraut in the water bath. Won't that kill all the good bacteria found in the sauerkraut provided it has not been processed. Read More

EatingWell User

11/21/2013

Unique and Delicious I used Dill Havarti cheese and organic corn tortillas prepared on a cast iron skillet. Great flavor and texture! Pros: Quick Easy Delicious Read More

EatingWell User

10/27/2014

Quick and easy If you are going to use the apples slice them very thin. Pros: Easy quick filling and low cal Read More

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I haven't made this recepie but I am concerned about heating up the sauerkraut in the water bath. Won't that kill all the good bacteria found in the sauerkraut provided it has not been processed.

Unique and Delicious I used Dill Havarti cheese and organic corn tortillas prepared on a cast iron skillet. Great flavor and texture! Pros: Quick Easy Delicious

Quick and easy If you are going to use the apples slice them very thin. Pros: Easy quick filling and low cal

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