Dinner Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Low-Calorie 20-Minute Dinner Recipes Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions 4.5 (2) 2 Reviews These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. 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: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup Sautéed Peppers & Onions (see associated recipe) 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces) ½ cup guacamole 4 tablespoons salsa Directions Lay tortillas on a work surface. Spread peppers and onions on half of each tortilla, dividing evenly. Top with cheese, dividing evenly. Fold the tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten. Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 of the quesadillas until crispy on the outside and the cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining 2 quesadillas. Let the quesadillas cool for 1 minute before cutting into wedges to serve. Serve with guacamole and salsa. Tip See how to meal-prep this recipe and a whole week's worth of dinners with this plan. Associated Recipe Sautéed Peppers & Onions Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 385 Calories 21g Fat 32g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 quesadilla, 2 Tbsp. guacamole & 1 Tbsp. salsa Calories 385 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 6g Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 9g 47% Cholesterol 38mg 13% Vitamin A 1533IU 31% Vitamin C 42mg 46% Folate 27mcg 7% Sodium 907mg 39% Calcium 428mg 33% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 19mg 5% Potassium 357mg 8% 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