Southwestern Recipes
Roast Beef Quesadillas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 ounces deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa, divided
- 3/4 cup Colby-jack cheese, shredded*
- 4 (7 inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place onion and bell pepper in small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir in 3 tablespoons salsa; reserve.
- Sprinkle an equal amount of cheese evenly on each tortilla. Arrange deli roast beef over cheese; top with equal amount of reserved vegetable mixture. Fold tortillas over to close.
- Meanwhile heat a 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Cook two quesadillas in skillet 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, turning once. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Serve with remaining salsa.
Notes
* Shredded Monterey Jack, Colby or Cheddar cheese may be substituted for Colby-jack cheese (Co-jack).
Microwave Directions: Place two quesadillas on 12-inch microwave-safe plate. Cover with moistened paper towel. Microwave at HIGH for 1 to
1 1/2 minutes or until hot. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.
Nutrition
Per serving: 285 Calories; 11g Fat (34.6% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 38mg Cholesterol; 1035mg Sodium
Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat