5 from 3 votes
Broccoli Quinoa Quesadillas
Quinoa can be a tough sell, but adding it to cheesy quesadillas is sure to win over even the pickiest eaters!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
quesadillas
Calories:
307 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa cooked in vegetable broth according to package directions
- ½ cup broccoli thawed and chopped, frozen
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat tortillas medium
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, broccoli, and cheese in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide mixture evenly onto one half of each tortilla; fold top of tortilla onto filling.
- Heat one teaspoon of oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat.
- Place 2 quesadillas in skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Add another teaspoon of oil to skillet and repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
466mg
(19%)
Potassium
123mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 466mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.