Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil Recipe
Who says that quesadillas are just about beans and cheese?! This vegetarian version is packed with grilled vegetables and avocados.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 212.2kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper quartered
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 4 low-carb whole wheat tortillas
- 1 California avocado sliced
- 8 leaves basil thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly brush with oil.
- Cut the zucchini in half crosswise and then slice lengthwise into ¼-thick pieces.
- Place the zucchini into a bowl with the red bell pepper. Toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper until coated.
- Grill the zucchini and peppers until tender, about 2 minutes per side for the zucchini and 3 to 4 minutes per side for the peppers. Slice the peppers into strips.
- Arrange 2 tablespoons mozzarella on half of each tortilla. Top with the grilled vegetables, avocado and basil. Fold over the tortillas.
- Grill the quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortillas have grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Cut into wedges. Serve.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Points+), 5 (Old Points)
Nutrition
Serving: 1Quesadilla | Calories: 212.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13.3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 7.5mg | Sodium: 534.6mg | Potassium: 334.7mg | Fiber: 15.5g | Sugar: 1.8g