Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
2122 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil Recipe
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Who says that quesadillas are just about beans and cheese?! This vegetarian version is packed with grilled vegetables and avocados.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper quartered
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 4 low-carb whole wheat tortillas
- 1 California avocado sliced
- 8 leaves basil thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly brush with oil.
- Cut the zucchini in half crosswise and then slice lengthwise into ¼-thick pieces.
- Place the zucchini into a bowl with the red bell pepper. Toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper until coated.
- Grill the zucchini and peppers until tender, about 2 minutes per side for the zucchini and 3 to 4 minutes per side for the peppers. Slice the peppers into strips.
- Arrange 2 tablespoons mozzarella on half of each tortilla. Top with the grilled vegetables, avocado and basil. Fold over the tortillas.
- Grill the quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortillas have grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Cut into wedges. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Quesadilla
Calories
212.2kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
13.3g
(27%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Cholesterol
7.5mg
(3%)
Sodium
534.6mg
(22%)
Potassium
334.7mg
(10%)
Fiber
15.5g
(62%)
Sugar
1.8g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Quesadilla | |
| Calories | 212.2kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 27% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 7.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 534.6mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 334.7mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 62% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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