Grilled Caprese Quesadillas

Name: Grilled Caprese Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches); 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry; 1/3 cup julienned fresh basil; 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. —Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry
1/3 cup julienned fresh basil
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close.
Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 535 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein.

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