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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2122 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  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.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.