Main Dishes

Quick Quesadillas

Meagan Meyer
August 17, 2014
8

Creamy Cheese and Hearty Beef combine with spicy salsa and fresh tomatoes for a great meal.

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FOR THE QUESADILLAS:
4 tortillas
½ Cup Cheese, Divided
¼ Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
6 TBSP Salsa, Divided
FOR THE GROUND BEEF:
½ cup Ground Beef, Divided
1 TBSP Olive Oil
½ TSP Garlic Powder
½ TSP Onion Powder
½ TSP Chili Powder
½ TSP Pepper
½ TSP Cumin
1 Lime, Juiced
FOR THE GARNISH:
Avocado Slices
Light Sour Cream
Salsa
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add ground beef, spices and lime juice. Stir until the beef is no longer pink. Once done, remove from heat and set aside. Preheat broiler. Lay 2...
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Nutritions

Calories
464

Sodium
483mg
20% DV

Fat
23g
35% DV

Protein
24g
49% DV

Carbs
36g
12% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV
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6% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

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127g
43% DV

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