Low Fat Beef Quesadillas
Craving a healthier twist on a Tex-Mex classic? These Low Fat Beef Quesadillas combine the heartiness of lean ground beef with vibrant red bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a tantalizing blend of cumin, chili powder, and fresh coriander. Served in whole wheat tortillas and topped with melted low-fat cheddar cheese, this recipe keeps flavor front and center while cutting down on excess fat. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner, these crispy quesadillas come together in just 30 minutes and are packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. Whether you're meal-prepping or feeding a family, this wholesome dish delivers a satisfying balance of taste and nutrition without compromising on that indulgent quesadilla crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Lean ground beef
- 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 small Onion
- 100 g Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander
Instructions
Dice the red bell pepper and onion finely.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the spices meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh coriander.
Lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute the beef mixture across the center of each one.
Sprinkle the low-fat shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
Fold each tortilla in half over the filling to create a semicircle.
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and heat it over medium heat.
Place one of the folded quesadillas onto the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Remove from heat and slice each quesadilla into wedges.
Serve warm and enjoy your low fat beef quesadillas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 4089 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 102.5 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1055 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
