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Colorful Quesadillas

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Prep: 10 min | Cook: 5 min | Total Time: 15 min - Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 flour tortillas (small)
  • 1 cup red sweet pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese (mild cheddar or Mexican)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (you can substitute 9 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 4 wedges

Total Calories 160
Protein 11g
Carbohydrates 20g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 2g
Total Fat 3.5g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Minerals
Calcium 20mg
Sodium 420mg
Iron 8mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 35mg
Vitamin C 45mg

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and garlic powder.
  2. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons sweet pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese on half of each tortilla.
  4. Add spinach (1/4 cup per tortilla if using fresh leaves OR 2 tablespoons if using frozen). Fold tortillas in half.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Put 2 folded tortillas in skillet and heat until golden brown on both sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
  6. Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter, and cover with foil to  keep warm while cooking the  remainder.
  7. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

    Serve warm.