Name: Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions
Total time: 15 min
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

Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions

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.

active:

15 mins

total:

15 mins

Servings:

Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions

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

Step 1

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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Step 2

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.

Associated Recipes

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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