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Picadillo Quesadillas
These Cuban inspired quesadillas are filled with beef picadillo, pico de gallo and cheese. So delish and a great way to use up leftovers!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican , Cuban
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- cooking spray
- 1 tbsp chopped tomato
- 2 flour tortillas (reduced-carb, whole wheat )
- 1 tbsp chopped scallion
- 6 tbsp shredded reduced fat cheddar jack
- Juice from 1/2 Lime
- 1/2 cup leftover picadillo (drained)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the quick pico de gallo in a small bowl.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray the skillet with oil and add a tortilla.
- Brown about 2 minutes on each side, then spread 1/4 cup picadillo on half of the tortilla.
- Top with cheese and half of the pico de gallo, then fold and press down with a spatula. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp.
- Remove from heat and cut in 3 pieces. Repeat with the remaining. Eat hot!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1quesadilla (3 triangles)
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
563mg
(23%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla (3 triangles) | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.