Scallion Quesadillas

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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 2 teaspoons epazote, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat a large, dry, cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place 1 tortilla in skillet, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese and one-fourth each of the scallions, jalapeno and cilantro (or epazote), if using.
  3. When cheese melts, top with another tortilla and flip to toast other side.
  4. Total cooking time is 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board and cut in half.
  6. Keep warm.
  7. Make 3 more quesadillas with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

240 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.5g 27% DV
Total Fat 10.4g 13% DV
Carbs 28.2g 10% DV
Fiber 5.7g 20% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 234.5mg 10% DV
Potassium 1315mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 167.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 530.8mg 41% DV
Iron 11.4mg 64% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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