Name: Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas; 1 cup Sautéed Peppers & Onions (see associated recipe); 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces); 0.5 cup guacamole; 4 tablespoons salsa

Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions

4.5

(2)

2 Reviews

These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.

Katie Webster

Updated on March 12, 2018

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
1 cup Sautéed Peppers & Onions (see associated recipe)
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces)
½ cup guacamole
4 tablespoons salsa

Directions

Lay tortillas on a work surface. Spread peppers and onions on half of each tortilla, dividing evenly. Top with cheese, dividing evenly. Fold the tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 of the quesadillas until crispy on the outside and the cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining 2 quesadillas. Let the quesadillas cool for 1 minute before cutting into wedges to serve. Serve with guacamole and salsa.

Tip

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Associated Recipe

Sautéed Peppers & Onions

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
21g	Fat
32g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Vitamin A 1533IU	31%
Vitamin C 42mg	46%
Folate 27mcg	7%
Sodium 907mg	39%
Calcium 428mg	33%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 357mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.