Taco Quesadilla Pizzas

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
12%
Taco Quesadilla Pizzas
40 min.
4
561kcal

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Craving something fun, flavorful, and that the whole family will devour? Look no further than these Taco Quesadilla Pizzas! Imagine the best of both worlds colliding: the savory, spiced goodness of a taco, the cheesy, comforting appeal of a quesadilla, and the fun, customizable nature of a pizza.

These aren't just your average weeknight dinner; they're a customizable culinary adventure. Using gluten-free tortillas makes them accessible to almost everyone, and with a prep time of just 40 minutes which makes this recipe is perfect for those busy evenings when you need something quick, easy, and satisfying.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, these Taco Quesadilla Pizzas are incredibly adaptable. Pile them high with your favorite fresh toppings and get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite! Plus, boasting a fantastic balance of protein, fat, and carbs, you can enjoy this fun meal knowing you're treating your body well. Get ready to ditch the takeout menus this is about to become a family favourite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olives black sliced
  •  green onions sliced
  • 0.5 pound ground beef 
  • cups cheese such as cheddar and/or jack shredded
  • 0.5 cup refried beans 
  • 0.8 cup salsa 
  • tablespoon taco seasoning or homemade store bought
  •  tomatoes diced
  • 8-inch tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Brown the meat in a pan over medium heat, drain the excess grease, mix in seasoning and water and simmer until most of the liquid is gone, about 10 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese evenly over two tortillas followed by the meat and the 1/4 cup of the salsa.
  3. Spread the refried beans over the remaining two tortillas and place them on top of the meat covered ones with the bean sides down.
  4. Place one of the taco quesadillas in a large pan and grill it over medium heat until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are lightly golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side.
  5. Place the taco quesadilla on a large baking sheet and repeat for the remaining taco quesadilla.
  6. Spread the remaining salsa over the tops of the taco quesadillas, sprinkle on the cheese, black olives and green onions.Broil in a preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. (Keep an eye on them so they do not burn!)

Nutrition Facts

Calories561kcal
Protein21.62%
Fat53.59%
Carbs24.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.5
Glycemic Load
9.33
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.586522029794%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:561.41kcal
28.07%
Fat:33.32g
51.27%
Saturated Fat:16.74g
104.59%
Carbohydrates:34.7g
11.57%
Net Carbohydrates:29.84g
10.85%
Sugar:6.01g
6.68%
Cholesterol:90.54mg
30.18%
Sodium:1361.67mg
59.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.24g
60.49%
Calcium:543.94mg
54.39%
Phosphorus:473.08mg
47.31%
Selenium:28.62µg
40.88%
Vitamin K:35.48µg
33.79%
Zinc:4.53mg
30.23%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.2%
Vitamin B12:1.68µg
28.04%
Vitamin B3:5.5mg
27.52%
Iron:4.16mg
23.08%
Vitamin A:1143.52IU
22.87%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.68%
Fiber:4.85g
19.41%
Folate:76.44µg
19.11%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.84%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.66%
Potassium:496.05mg
14.17%
Magnesium:49.8mg
12.45%
Vitamin C:7.68mg
9.3%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.06%
Copper:0.17mg
8.63%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.23%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.64%