Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Tasty Quesadillas - Eating Healthy and Tastes Great

Try this easy to make, healthy snack anytime. You get a good amount of vitamin A and C plus about 20% of your daily calcium!

Here's what you'll need:

8 ounces fat free cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 small whole wheat tortillas
1 cups chopped sweet red pepper ( or green )
1 cup of your favorite low-fat cheese - shredded.
2 cup fresh spinach leaves ( try to use organic - if available )

Preparation time:

1. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder in with the fat-free cream cheese.

2. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each tortilla.

3. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons bell pepper and 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla.

4. Add spinach: 1/4 cup.

5. Fold tortillas in half.

6. Pour a little olive oil into a large skillet.

7. Turn to medium heat until hot.

8. Put 2 folded tortillas in skillet and heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

9. Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remainder.

10. Cut each quesadilla into 2 or 4 wedges.

Serve warm! Yum! These are great tasting and good for you! Who said eating healthy is boring?

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