Italian Quesadillas (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Italian Quesadillas (Giada De Laurentiis)
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large 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 and pepper; set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  3. Sprinkle some Fontina over half of a tortilla. Arrange some bell peppers and sauteed onions on top of the Fontina. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan. Sprinkle more Fontina over. Fold the clean half over the filling to cover and press gently to seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas evenly dividing the filling ingredients.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil on a heavy 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 Parmesan over the quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Arrange them on a platter. Garnish the platter with parsley sprigs and serve.
  6. Do-Ahead Tip: The quesadillas can be assembled up to 8 hours ahead. Arrange them on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 176.55 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.1g 22%
Cholesterol 34.1mg 11%
Sodium 283.74mg 12%
Potassium 71.17mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.72g 1%
Sugars 2.23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 3%
Protein 8.74g 17%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 203.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.81 Kcal (975 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.59g 22%
Cholesterol 44.97mg 11%
Sodium 374.15mg 12%
Potassium 93.85mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.9g 1%
Sugars 2.94g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 3%
Protein 11.53g 17%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 27%
Iron 4.9mg 21%
Calcium 268.2mg 20%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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