Low Fat Classic Cheese Quesadillas

Enjoy a guilt-free twist on a Tex-Mex favorite with these Low Fat Classic Cheese Quesadillas! Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe swaps traditional ingredients for healthier alternatives like low-fat flour tortillas and reduced-fat cheddar cheese, creating a deliciously crispy and gooey treat without all the extra calories. Enhanced with fresh scallions and cilantro for a burst of flavor, these quesadillas are ready in just 20 minutes and make the perfect snack, appetizer, or light dinner. Serve them warm with refreshing lime wedges and zesty salsa for dipping, and indulge in a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make and impossible to resist. Healthy comfort food has never been so simple!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces low-fat flour tortillas
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can non-stick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 pieces fresh lime wedges
• 0.5 cup salsa

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Lightly spray the skillet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

Place one low-fat flour tortilla in the skillet.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.

Step 5

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped scallions and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro over the cheese.

Step 6

Cover with another tortilla and spray the top lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 7

Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

Step 8

Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 9

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place on a cutting board.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients to make two more quesadillas.

Step 11

Cut each quesadilla into four wedges.

Step 12

Serve warm with fresh lime wedges and a side of salsa for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(629.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2451.8

Total Fat 188.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 2561.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1014.7mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 664.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 17.9%