Low Fat Classic Cheese Quesadillas
Elevate your snack game with these **Low Fat Classic Cheese Quesadillas**, a lighter twist on the beloved Tex-Mex staple! Perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches, this recipe combines **reduced-fat cheddar cheese** with flavorful accents like **chopped scallions and fresh cilantro**, all nestled between **low-fat flour tortillas**. A touch of **non-stick cooking spray** makes these quesadillas irresistibly crispy without adding unnecessary calories. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re golden brown, melty, and utterly satisfying. Serve them with **fresh lime wedges** and **salsa** for a zesty finish, and enjoy guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for those seeking a healthier, yet equally delicious, comfort food fix!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces low-fat flour tortillas
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces fresh lime wedges
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly spray the skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
Place one low-fat flour tortilla in the skillet.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Add 1 tablespoon of chopped scallions and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro over the cheese.
Cover with another tortilla and spray the top lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place on a cutting board.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients to make two more quesadillas.
Cut each quesadilla into four wedges.
Serve warm with fresh lime wedges and a side of salsa for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.3 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2562 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1015 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
