Walnut, Vegetable and Chicken Quesadillas
Description
Simple quesadilla recipe with a unique blend of crunchy walnuts, vegetables, spices and chicken. Perfect as an entrée, snack or appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup 1/4-inch diced zucchini
- 1 cup 1/4-inch diced precooked chicken
- 1/3 cup 1/4-inch diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend
- 4 medium-size soft taco multi-grain tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 1/3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Marinara sauce (optional)
PREPARATION
- Cook onion in butter over medium heat for 15 minutes or until onions are very soft and lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more. (May be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.) Stir in chicken, peppers and seasoning.
- Lay tortillas on a flat surface and place equal amounts of cheese, onion mixture and walnuts over half of each; fold over to enclose. Cook in a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray for 5 minutes on each side or until tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve with warm marinara sauce, if desired. Makes 8 appetizer servings.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 192 cal
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g