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Here's a quick and easy recipe for lower carb quesadillas using leftover lean meats such as steak, roast, chicken, etc. Keep calories in check by using less cheese or a light version. Other low cal add-ons include salsa, jalapenos and light sour cream. Enjoy!
Steak Quesadilla
An easy and tasty low carb quesadilla! Use leftover steak to make it even easier. Use a sandwich grill or an iron skillet for a crispy crust.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- For Each Quesadilla:
- 1 small lower carb tortilla
- ½-1 cup peppers and onions , diced (fresh or frozen)
- Mushrooms , any variety, sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3-4 Ounces lean beef steak , pork or chicken or any lean leftover meat, sliced thinly
- ¼ cup low-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat sandwich grill.
- Heat olive oil in a small non-stick skillet and sautee veggies until crips-tender.
- Place a tortilla on grill and top with veggies, sliced meat and sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold tortilla over and close sandwich press to heat and toast tortilla.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa and peppers as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Steak Quesadilla
Amount per Serving
Calories
218
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
238
mg
10
%
Potassium
424
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
335
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
59.9
mg
73
%
Calcium
117
mg
12
%
Iron
2.3
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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