Italian Quesadillas Recipe

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Italian Quesadillas
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 T. oil in heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sugar and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Season the onions to taste with salt & pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  3. Sprinkle some Fontinas over half of a tortilla. Arrange some bell peppers and sauteed onions on top of the Fontina. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesean. Sprinkle more Fontina over it. Fold the clean half over the filling to cover and press gently to seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas evenly dividng the filling ingredients.
  4. Heat 1 T. oil on a heave large griddle over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the quesadillas to baking sheets and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining quesadillas.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesean over the quesadillas. Cut each one into 4 wedges and arrange on platter.
  6. **Do-Ahead Tip: The quesaedillas can be assembled up to 8 hours ahead of time. Arrange them on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refridgerate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 257.33 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.93g 25%
Cholesterol 34.48mg 11%
Sodium 408.36mg 17%
Potassium 111.8mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.26g 6%
Sugars 2.25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 11.15g 22%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 221.6mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 252.69 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.64g 25%
Cholesterol 33.86mg 11%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 109.78mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.95g 6%
Sugars 2.21g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 6%
Protein 10.95g 22%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 31%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 217.6mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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