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!
Veggie (and Lean Beef) Stuffed Quesadillas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
An easy and tasty low carb quesadilla! Use leftover meat to make it even easier.
Course:
Main Course, Snack
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- For Each Quesadilla:
- 1 small lower carb tortilla
- 1/2-1 cup peppers and onions , diced (fresh or frozen)
- Mushrooms , any variety, sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3-4 Ounces lean beef , pork or chicken or any lean leftover meat, sliced thinly
- Light cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat sandwich grill.
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Heat olive oil in a small non-stick skillet and sautee veggies until crips-tender.
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Place a tortilla on grill and top with veggies, sliced meat and sprinkle with cheese.
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Fold tortilla over and close sandwich press to heat and toast tortilla.
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Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa and peppers as desired.