Cooking & Food

Artichoke Quesadilla

If you like artichokes, you’re sure to love these low-calorie artichoke quesadillas! The video shows you an amazing recipe for artichoke quesadillas. They’re so simple to make and oh so yummy!

 

Artichoke Quesadillas

Ingredients

Ingredientsquesadilla

  • large garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved
  • 6 large basil leaves, cut into finely cut strips
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1 chilli pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into thin strips

Method

Method

  1. Finely chop the garlic clove, artichoke hearts and the basil. Mix these ingredients together.
  2. Spread one half of each tortilla with a few tablespoons of the artichoke mixture.
  3. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of the grated cheese over the artichoke spread.
  4. Arrange a few strips of chilli over the cheese.
  5. Fold tortillas in half over the filling and brush both sides with some of the reserved artichoke marinade.
  6. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Put 2 to 3 quesadillas into the pan and cook until lightly browned; turn over and cook until golden.
  8. Remove from pan and cut into 4 to 6 wedges.
  9. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Serves 4 – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 400, Fat: 21g, Carbohydrate: 35g, Fibre: 6g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 21g