Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions

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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
Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Recipe Summary

active:
15 mins
total:
15 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

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.

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  • 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.

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Associated Recipe

Sautéed Peppers & Onions

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 quesadilla, 2 Tbsp. guacamole & 1 Tbsp. salsa
Per Serving:
385 calories; protein 16.1g; carbohydrates 31.7g; dietary fiber 5.1g; sugars 6.1g; fat 20.8g; saturated fat 9.4g; cholesterol 37.8mg; vitamin a iu 1532.6IU; vitamin c 41.7mg; folate 26.9mcg; calcium 428.4mg; iron 2.4mg; magnesium 19.4mg; potassium 356.9mg; sodium 906.8mg.
Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 1/2 high-fat protein, 1 fat, 1 vegetable
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