Pineapple and Chile Quesadillas

10 min cook time
6servings
Recipe by Kelley Cleary Coffeen, PhD Source Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking Photo by Eric Hinders
Pineapple and Chile Quesadillas

How to Make Pineapple and Chile Quesadillas

Sweet and savory comes together in this meatless quesadilla.

10 min cook time
6servings
1 wedge
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Mist a large skillet with cooking spray. Over medium heat, lightly char the pineapple. Set aside.
  2. Recoat the skillet with cooking spray. Place one tortilla in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook until air bubbles begin to form, about 1 minute. Spread half of the cheese evenly over the tortilla, covering it to the edges.
  3. Top the cheese with half of the charred pineapple. Sprinkle half of the red pepper flakes over the pineapple. Cook until the cheese starts to melt, about 1 minute, then fold the tortilla in half. Flip the folded tortilla over and cook until it is lightly toasted and the cheese is completely melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the second tortilla and the remainder of the ingredients.
  5. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges. Serve hot with a side of salsa.
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 wedge
  • Amount per serving Calories 90
  • Total Fat 5g
    • Saturated Fat 2.4g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 15mg
  • Sodium 280mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 9g
    • Dietary Fiber 5g
    • Total Sugars 3g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 7g
  • Potassium 50mg
  • Phosphorous 130mg
Ingredients
canned pineapple (drained)
1/2 cup
10-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
2
Monterey jack cheese (reduced fat, shredded)
1 cup
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp

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