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Grilled Avocado Quesadillas

Grilled Avocado Quesadillas are loaded with cheddar cheese, avocados, peppers, and fresh cilantro and lime juice. Then grilled on the barbecue to melty perfection!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , International

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces black olives sliced and drained
  • 3 avocado firm-ripe, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped (or 2 baby bell peppers)
  • 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper
  • 4 flour tortillas large
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

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  1. Chop all of the vegetables. Stir together olives, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, onion and lime juice. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat up the grill and spray with cooking spray. Place tortillas on the grill and grill for about 45-60 seconds or until the tortilla starts to get golden-brown grill stripes.
  3. Flip the tortillas and cover with cheese; grill until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp and slightly browned on the bottom.
  4. Divide avocado mixture among the tortillas, cut each tortilla into 4 wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 1055mg (44%) Potassium 871mg (25%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1264IU (25%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 281mg (28%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1055mg 44%
Potassium 871mg 19%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1264IU 25%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 281mg 28%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.