Greek Quesadilla

Amounts good for one quesadilla. Easily can be altered to serve more than one.

• 2 carb balance tortillas
• 2 handfuls shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 small handful feta cheese
• 1 handful spinach leaves
• 2-3 Kalamata olives
• 1 small hanful onions, chopped
• dried oregano
• 2 spoonfuls sun-dried tomato and olive oil bruschetta
• EVOO spray

The bruschetta works well two ways. It can either be used as a nice spread at the bottom of the quesadilla or dolloped on top of the other ingredients at the end. I made one each way and both worked fine.

After the bruschetta base/or as the first ingredient, evenly spread out a layer of the mozzarella on the first tortilla. Add the feta, olives, onions and spinach. If you dollop the bruschetta, add that now. Sprinkle with the oregano. Add a little more mozzarella.

Like my other quesadilla recipes, I used my sandwich maker for the one, so cooking times will vary depending on cooking method. Spray each side of the sandwich maker with the EVOO spray. Add the loaded tortilla. Top with the second, close the lid and cook for about 3 minutes per side.

Adapted from acouplecooks.com 

Veggie Quesadillas

• 1/2 zucchini, grated
• 2 handfuls onions
• 3/4 can reduced sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 handful baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
• six carb balance tortillas
• reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese, about 2-2 1/2 handfuls per quesadilla

Note: I made these in my sandwich maker, so cooking times will vary if you use a skillet or quesadilla maker.

Place the zucchini in paper towels and squeeze out the excess moisture. Combine the veggies in a small bowl.

Spread a small handful of cheese on a tortilla, spreading out evenly and making sure to leave a little space around the edge. Spoon three heaping spoonfuls of the veggie mixture over the first layer of cheese. Add another heaping handful of cheese over the veggies. Again, make sure everything is evenly spread with room around the outside. Put a second tortilla on top.

When the sandwich maker (or other heating unit) is heated, spray both sides with cooking spray. Add the quesadilla and cook about 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook another two minutes on the other side.

Repeat until all ingredients are used up.