Cost/Serving: $0.82
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = 1 quesadilla
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = 1 quesadilla
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, fat-free
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped)
1¾ cup low-fat cheese (shredded)
2 cups spinach leaves (fresh or 9 ounces frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and garlic powder.
2. Spread about 2 Tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each tortilla.
3. Sprinkle about 2 Tablespoons bell pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese on one half of each tortilla.
4. Add spinach: ¼ cup if using fresh leaves or 2 Tablespoons if using frozen. Fold tortillas in half.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Put 2 folded tortillas in skillet and heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remainder.
7. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm.
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- Total fat
- Trans fat
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