Low Fat Scallion Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

8 corn tortillas

-- 5-inch diameter

1/2 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

2 scallions, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

-- or epazote, optional

Method

1.Heat a large, dry, cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

Place 1 tortilla in skillet, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese and one-fourth each of the scallions, jalapeno and cilantro (or epazote), if using.

When cheese melts, top with another tortilla and flip to toast other side.

Total cooking time is 2 minutes.

2.Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board and cut in half.

Keep warm.

Make 3 more quesadillas with remaining ingredients.

MAKES 4 QUESADILLAS, FOR 8 SERVINGS.

80 calories per serving; 3 grams protein; 2 grams fat (0.

7 gram saturated fat); 13 grams carbohydrate; 75 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 2 grams fiber.

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