Quesadillas

Quesadillas

Serves: 8

Method

  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cheese, green onion, and chiles; set aside
  • Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat
  • When hot, add 1 tortilla and sprinkle it with one-fourth of the cheese mixture
  • When the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute, fold the tortilla in half
  • Continue cooking until lightly browned and crisp on both sides, about 1 minute
  • Transfer to a cutting board
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling
  • Cut quesadilla into 4 wedges with a knife or pizza cutter and serve immediately with the salsa.
Nutrional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 55 Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 211mg, Carbohydrate 14g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g, Protein 6g.
Source:
American Diabetes Association. Official site: diabetes.org. 09-18-2002. Copyright: © American Diabetes Association, 2001
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Quesadillas, you'll need:
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican Chihuahua Pepper Jack Monterey Jack or brick cheese
  • 1 green onion minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped canned green chiles - (to
  • 3) or to taste
  • 4 flour tortillas - (8" dia) Chunky salsa for topping or dip