Quick Fiesta Quesadillas

Health score
13%
Quick Fiesta Quesadillas
45 min.
6
347kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a burst of flavor? Look no further than these Quick Fiesta Quesadillas! Perfectly crafted for those who crave a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen, this recipe is a delightful combination of creamy, tangy, and savory ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine biting into a warm, golden-brown tortilla filled with a mouthwatering mixture of chopped green chiles, creamy goat cheese, and diced ham, all enhanced by the freshness of cilantro and the zesty kick of lime juice. Each quesadilla is not only a feast for the senses but also a balanced meal, boasting a caloric breakdown that includes a healthy dose of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply looking for a quick weeknight dinner, these quesadillas are sure to impress. They are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve them with your favorite salsa or guacamole for an extra layer of flavor. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that brings the vibrant spirit of a fiesta right to your table. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounce chiles green drained chopped canned
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups ham diced cooked
  • 8-inch flour tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  •  plum tomatoes seeded chopped
  • 0.5 medium size onion diced red

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Combine first 8 ingredients.
  2. Spread 1 side of each tortilla with about 1/2 cup mixture; fold tortillas in half.
  3. Cook tortillas in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, in batches, over medium-high heat 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein20.34%
Fat45.56%
Carbs34.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.33
Glycemic Load
8.61
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.782173913458%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.49kcal
17.37%
Fat:17.59g
27.07%
Saturated Fat:9.41g
58.83%
Carbohydrates:29.63g
9.88%
Net Carbohydrates:26.9g
9.78%
Sugar:3.96g
4.4%
Cholesterol:47.57mg
15.86%
Sodium:957.38mg
41.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.68g
35.35%
Phosphorus:308.68mg
30.87%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.38%
Selenium:18.96µg
27.09%
Vitamin C:21.98mg
26.65%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23.17%
Copper:0.39mg
19.5%
Vitamin B3:3.78mg
18.9%
Folate:73.47µg
18.37%
Iron:3.23mg
17.93%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.8%
Vitamin A:852.96IU
17.06%
Calcium:153.01mg
15.3%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.42%
Fiber:2.73g
10.93%
Zinc:1.39mg
9.3%
Vitamin K:9.16µg
8.73%
Potassium:291.59mg
8.33%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.18%
Magnesium:30.21mg
7.55%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.14%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.38%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes