Cheese Quesadillas

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Cheese Quesadillas
45 min.
8
274kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and easy snack that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen, look no further than these delicious Cheese Quesadillas! Perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering, these quesadillas are sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, including soft flour tortillas and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, you can whip up a cheesy treat that’s both satisfying and quick to make. In under 45 minutes, you’ll have golden, crisp quesadillas that are perfectly melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. Serve them up with a zesty store-bought salsa for the ultimate combination of flavors—this dish is truly a testament to the beauty of vegetarian cooking.

Whether you're enjoying them as an antipasti, starter, or snack, these quesadillas offer a harmonious balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making them a great choice for everyone. Additionally, with only 274 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Dive into the world of quesadillas and savor the cheesy goodness that will keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 8-inch flour tortilla 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese grated
  • 12 ounce salsa refrigerated store-bought

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Heat broiler.
  2. Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese evenly over each. Top with 2 more tortillas. Broil until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese.
  3. Cut into triangles and serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories274kcal
Protein17.1%
Fat41.76%
Carbs41.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.63
Glycemic Load
8.01
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.160434748815%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:274.14kcal
13.71%
Fat:12.75g
19.61%
Saturated Fat:6.91g
43.21%
Carbohydrates:28.25g
9.42%
Net Carbohydrates:25.7g
9.35%
Sugar:3.65g
4.06%
Cholesterol:25.23mg
8.41%
Sodium:824.42mg
35.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.74g
23.48%
Calcium:297.85mg
29.79%
Phosphorus:244.54mg
24.45%
Selenium:15.87µg
22.67%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.38%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.76%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.16%
Vitamin B3:2.76mg
13.78%
Folate:54.74µg
13.69%
Iron:2.23mg
12.41%
Fiber:2.55g
10.2%
Vitamin A:422.12IU
8.44%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.04%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.37%
Magnesium:25.25mg
6.31%
Vitamin K:6.17µg
5.87%
Potassium:196.43mg
5.61%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.95%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.92%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.29%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes