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Colorful Quesadillas

Use fresh or frozen spinach and red peppers, or try adding your own colorful vegetables in this dish.

  • 8 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 flour tortillas, 6-inches across
  • 1 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and garlic powder.

3

Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each tortilla.

4

Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons bell pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese on one half of each tortilla.

5

Add spinach: 1/4 cup if using fresh leaves OR 2 tablespoons if using frozen. Fold tortillas in half.

6

Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Put 2 folded tortillas in skillet and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7

Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remainder.

8

Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories156
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
Carbohydrates19 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein11 g
Minerals
Calcium206 mg
Potassium217 mg
Sodium483 mg
Copper69 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium23 mg
Phosphorus263 mg
Selenium10 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A76 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120.3 mg
Vitamin C26 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K38 mcg
Folate85 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline26 mg

Source:

  • Iowa State University Extension and Outreach