Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    2122 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil Recipe

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

Servings
  • 1 zucchini medium
  • 1 red bell pepper quartered
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas low-carb
  • 1 avocado sliced, California
  • 8 leaves basil thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly brush with oil.
  2. Cut the zucchini in half crosswise and then slice lengthwise into ¼-thick pieces.
  3. Place the zucchini into a bowl with the red bell pepper. Toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper until coated.
  4. 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.
  5. Arrange 2 tablespoons mozzarella on half of each tortilla. Top with the grilled vegetables, avocado and basil. Fold over the tortillas.
  6. Grill the quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortillas have grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  7. 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 (7%) 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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