Apple Cheddar Quesadillas

Description

Any sweet, crunchy apple such as Gala or Fuji works well in this recipe.

• Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
• Original recipe
• Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small apples
• 6 whole wheat tortillas
• 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Thinly slice the apples into 24¼-inch-thick slices.
2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over one half of the tortilla.
3. Place four apple slices, barely overlapping, on top of cheese.
4. Then sprinkle 2 more tablespoons of cheese on top of the apples and fold the tortilla in half.
5. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook three quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
7. Repeat with the remaining butter and tortillas. Serve hot and plain.

Nutritional information

Per Serving (143 g-wt.):

• 400 calories (240 from fat) | 27g total fat | 16g saturated fat | 2g dietary fiber | 18g protein | 24g carbohydrate | 75mg cholesterol | 580mg sodium