Yield: 8 Servings | Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

Three pieces of Colorful Quesadilla.

Cost/Serving: $0.98

Ingredients:

4 ounces cream cheese, fat-free

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

8 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas

1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped)

1 3/4 cup low-fat cheese (shredded)

2 cups spinach leaves (fresh or 9 ounces frozen, thawed, and squeezed dry)

 

Directions: 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and garlic powder.
  2. Spread about 2 Tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on each tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle about 2 Tablespoons bell pepper and 2 Tablespoons cheese on one half of each tortilla.
  4. Add spinach: 1/4 cup if using fresh leaves or 2 Tablespoons if using frozen. Fold tortillas in half.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Put two folded tortillas in skillet and heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  6. Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remainder
  7. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings 8, Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Amount per serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 530mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 11g

 

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