Roasted Cranberry Quesadilla Recipe

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Roasted Cranberry Quesadilla
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cranberries, brown sugar, oil, and cinnamon in 11x7-inch baking dish; toss until mixed.
  2. Spread mixture evenly in dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cranberries are tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Set cranberries aside to cool briefly then stir in the orange zest.
  4. To assemble quesadillas, spread 1/4 of the cream cheese over each tortilla almost to edges. Top 2 of the tortillas evenly with roasted cranberry mixture. Place remaining 2 tortillas cheese side down over cranberry mixture.
  5. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Place 1 of the quesadillas in skillet, pressing down firmly with metal spatula.
  6. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, carefully turning once. Add additional butter to skillet if necessary. Cook remaining quesadilla.
  7. To serve, cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Place on serving plates and drizzle with desired amount of maple syrup.
  8. Garnish with mint and if desired, serve with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream. (NOT Cool Whip!).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.04 Kcal (1453 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.41g 33%
Cholesterol 49.89mg 17%
Sodium 260.23mg 11%
Potassium 170.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 34.58g 12%
Sugars 11.18g 45%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 16%
Protein 5.31g 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 73.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.63 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.66g 33%
Cholesterol 34.16mg 17%
Sodium 178.19mg 11%
Potassium 116.44mg 4%
Total Carbs 23.68g 12%
Sugars 7.65g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 16%
Protein 3.64g 11%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 50.3mg 7%

* 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

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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