Description
Elevate your pizza quesadilla with these healthy toppings! From fresh vegetables to lean proteins and low-fat cheese, these toppings will create a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic pizza quesadilla.
Ingredients
- Tortillas (whole wheat, cauliflower, or your preferred choice) – 2-3 tortillas
- Low-fat mozzarella cheese – 1 cup (or part-skim cheese)
- Grilled chicken breast (diced) – 1/2 cup (or use turkey or plant-based protein like black beans or chickpeas)
- Bell peppers (sliced) – 1/2 cup
- Spinach (fresh) – 1/2 cup
- Mushrooms (sliced) – 1/4 cup
- Red onion (sliced) – 1/4 cup
- Tomatoes (diced) – 1/2 cup
- Olives (sliced, optional) – 2 tbsp
- Fresh basil (chopped) – 2 tbsp
- Pesto or homemade tomato sauce – 2-3 tbsp (optional, for added flavor)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish) – 2 tbsp
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice) – to taste
- Avocado (sliced, optional for topping) – 1/2 avocado
Instructions
- Start with Fresh Veggies: Add a variety of fresh vegetables to your pizza quesadilla for extra crunch, color, and nutrition.
- Add Lean Proteins: To make your pizza quesadilla more filling, add lean proteins. Options like grilled chicken, turkey, or plant-based proteins such as black beans or chickpeas .
- Use Low-Fat Cheese: Choose part-skim mozzarella or low-fat cheese options for a healthier take on the classic pizza flavor. These cheeses provide the perfect melty texture without excess fat and calories.
Notes
- Make It Gluten-Free: For a gluten-free option, use cauliflower tortillas or gluten-free tortillas to enjoy the same great taste without the gluten.
- Add More Flavor: Don’t hesitate to experiment with toppings like balsamic glaze, olives, or even pineapple for a sweet and savory combination.
- Vegetarian Options: Skip the meat and go for extra vegetables, such as roasted eggplant, zucchini, or bell peppers, for a filling and satisfying vegetarian pizza quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
Nutrition
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg