Cheesy Veggie Quesadillas

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped ( 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 8 whole wheat flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
  • 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 ounces)
  • Spaghetti sauce, heated, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°. Mix zucchini, tomato, oregano and garlic pepper in medium bowl.
  • 2
    Place 4 tortillas on ungreased large cookie sheet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese evenly over each of the 4 tortillas. Spoon one-fourth of the vegetable mixture over cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.
  • 3
    Bake about 6 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into 6 to 8 wedges. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

  • You can use any type of tortilla for these Cheesy Veggie Quesadillas. Try plain, fat-free, vegetable or herb tortillas to give the quesadillas a different twist.
  • These vegetable quesadillas are great served as an appetizer, too. Offer them to family or friends as a prelude to an Italian-style meal. Don't forget the warmed marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping.
  • Enjoy the flavors of many different cheeses when you use the Italian blend cheese, which can include mozzarella, provolone, Romano, Asiago and Parmesan cheeses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
345
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
650mg
Total Carbohydrate
37g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
12%
12%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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