Caprese Quesadilla with Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Mayonnaise Recipe
The perfect summertime lunch idea! This caprese salad-inspired quesadilla is filled with tomato, mozzarella and basil.
Servings: 4 Quesadillas (16 Wedges)
Calories: 559kcal
Ingredients
Basil Mayonnaise:
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise I used low-fat
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Quesadilla:
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 4 medium tomatoes cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into strips
Instructions
- For the mayonnaise, stir together mayonnaise and basil. Set aside.
- For the quesadillas, spread the basil mayonnaise on one side of each tortilla.
- Lay tomato slices and mozzarella strips on 4 of the tortillas. Cover with remaining tortillas.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat (you can use 2 skillets to make this process faster). Place quesadillas, cooking one at a time, in skillet.
- Cook until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove from pan and let rest for a couple of minutes. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 2.8mg