Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes Healthy Nut & Seed Snack Recipes Healthy Walnut Snack Recipes Walnut and Olive Quesadillas Be the first to rate & review! These Mexican-style fold-overs with an Italian spin are brimming with provolone and mozzarella cheeses as well as ripe olives and walnuts. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 6 (6 inch) white or yellow corn tortillas 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup) 2 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) ¼ cup chopped pitted ripe olives 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pine nuts, toasted 2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup purchased mild salsa 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 sprig Fresh oregano sprigs Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stack tortillas and wrap in foil. Bake about 10 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, olives, nuts, and the 2 teaspoons snipped oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Spread cheese mixture onto half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half; secure with wooden toothpicks. Brush one side of each quesadilla with some of the oil. In a large skillet or on a griddle, place quesadillas, 2 or 3 at a time, oiled sides down; cook over medium heat about 4 minutes or until heated through, brushing with remaining oil and turning once. Cut each quesadilla in half. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat salsa just until hot; stir in the 1 teaspoon snipped oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. If desired, garnish with oregano sprigs. Serve with quesadillas. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 98 Calories 6g Fat 8g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 quesadilla Calories 98 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 5g 9% Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Vitamin A 170IU 3% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Folate 24mcg 6% Sodium 217mg 9% Calcium 137mg 11% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 15mg 4% Potassium 44mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved