Low Fat Scallion Quesadillas Recipe

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Recipe Category: Low-Fat

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Low Fat Scallion Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas, 5-inch diameter
  • 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or epazote, optional

    • Method

  • Heat a large, dry, cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Place 1 tortilla in skillet, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese and one-fourth each of the scallions, jalapeno and cilantro (or epazote), if using.
  • When cheese melts, top with another tortilla and flip to toast other side.
  • Total cooking time is 2 minutes.
  • Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board and cut in half.
  • Keep warm.
  • Make 3 more quesadillas with remaining ingredients.
  • :MAKES 4 QUESADILLAS, FOR 8 SERVINGS.
  • Calories per serving; 3 grams protein; 2 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrate; 75 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 2 grams fiber

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