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Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla

Roasted vegetables make this easy quesadilla a healthy alternative to the Mexican favorite. Made with reduced-fat cheese, try this healthy quesadilla for a calcium-rich appetizer or lunch.

Details

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded reduced fat Monterey jack cheese or pepper jack cheese

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers and onion with chili powder. Place on baking sheet and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until tender.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet; top with 1/2 cup vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Top with second tortilla, flip over until both sides are crispy.
  3. Allow to cool for one minute. With a pizza cutter, cut the quesadilla into halves or quarters. Serve with non-fat sour cream, lime wedges and hot pepper sauce to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 203
Total Fat 7g
Sat Fat 4g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 261mg
Total Carbs 26g
Fibers 4g
Proteins 11g

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