Reuben Quesadillas

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
22%
Reuben Quesadillas
15 min.
1
617kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delightful twist on a classic favorite, look no further than these Reuben Quesadillas! This gluten-free dish combines the rich flavors of a traditional Reuben sandwich with the crispy, cheesy goodness of a quesadilla, making it a popular choice for anyone craving something hearty yet satisfying.

Ready in just 15 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for a quick meal that doesn't compromise on taste. Imagine biting into a warm, golden-brown tortilla filled with tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese, all brought together with a drizzle of Russian or Thousand Island dressing. Each bite is a delicious explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to deli heaven.

Whether you're enjoying them for lunch, as a main course, or even for dinner, these Reuben Quesadillas are sure to impress. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your frying pan and get ready to whip up this scrumptious dish that’s not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup sauerkraut drained
  • 0.5 cup swiss cheese shredded
  • 0.5 tablespoon thousand islands dressing 
  • 8-inch tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup warm shredded cooked chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt a touch of butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Place a tortilla into the pan, swirl it around in the butter, set it aside and repeat with the second tortilla leaving it in the pan.
  3. Sprinkle half of the cheese on the tortilla followed by the corned beef, sauerkraut, russian dressing, the remaining cheese and finally the other tortilla.Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories617kcal
Protein17.94%
Fat46.9%
Carbs35.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93
Glycemic Load
16.28
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
23.669565470322%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:617.34kcal
30.87%
Fat:31.96g
49.16%
Saturated Fat:14.56g
91.01%
Carbohydrates:53.89g
17.96%
Net Carbohydrates:49.23g
17.9%
Sugar:5.63g
6.26%
Cholesterol:67.56mg
22.52%
Sodium:1506.04mg
65.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.5g
55%
Calcium:643.51mg
64.35%
Selenium:44.7µg
63.86%
Phosphorus:562.39mg
56.24%
Vitamin B1:0.65mg
43.59%
Vitamin B12:2.13µg
35.56%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.89%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.45%
Vitamin B3:5.66mg
28.29%
Folate:110.67µg
27.67%
Iron:4.87mg
27.04%
Zinc:3.79mg
25.29%
Fiber:4.66g
18.65%
Vitamin K:18.24µg
17.37%
Vitamin C:12.85mg
15.57%
Magnesium:49.47mg
12.37%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.3%
Copper:0.2mg
9.83%
Vitamin A:471.47IU
9.43%
Potassium:318.65mg
9.1%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.93%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.62%