Daily Archives: October 7, 2020

Whole Grain Quesadillas

Whole Grain Quesadillas

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Sandwich, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword side, whole grains
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chunky salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (of your choice)
  • 4 8-inch, whole grain, flour tortillas
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup Assorted toppings (optional) ex: black beans, chopped onions, diced peppers, spinach, etc.)

Instructions

  • Using a small-hole strainer, drain liquid from salsa; discard liquid.
  • Transfer the salsa chunk mixture to a medium bowl.
  • Prep any additional toppings as needed (ex: dice onions, dice peppers, wash spinach, etc).
  • Add cheese and any additional toppings to the salsa mixture and mix together until combined.
  • Divide cheese mixture evenly over half of each tortilla (about 1/2 cup each).
  • Fold tortillas in half.
  • Heat large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Drizzle oil in the skillet.
  • Place filled tortillas on the skillet (as space allows).
  • Cook, carefully flipping once, until tortillas are golden brown and crisp and cheese filling melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges and enjoy!