Texas-Style Quesadillas
From: FitnessFresh cilantro and zippy chile peppers add punches of flavor to this Texas-style favorite comfort food. Light sour cream helps keep the fat and calories low, but you won't notice.
Ingredients
6 4-inch or 4 6-inch white corn tortillas
cooking oil or nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2-3 medium fresh serano chili peppers, halved, seeded, and cut into thin slices
1 roma tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons light sour cream
Directions
1. Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with cooking oil or lightly coat with cooking spray. Divide cheese evenly among unoiled sides of 2 larger or 3 smaller tortillas. Add pepper slices, chopped tomato, and cilantro. Top with remaining tortillas, oiled sides up.
2. Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook quesadillas, one at a time, about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until cheese melts and tortillas are lightly browned. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 105, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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