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.
Print PinPrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 218kcal
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 steak , pork or chicken or any lean leftover meat, sliced thinly
- 1/4 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
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6.7% | Vitamin C: 72.6% | Calcium: 11.7% | Iron: 12.7%
