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Carmelized Onion Quesadillas

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

vegetarian onion quesadillas

Photo by the Wheat Foods Council
Carmelized Onion Quesadillas. Recipe courtesy of the Wheat Foods Council.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced thin
  • 4 green onions (scallions) sliced
  • 2 clives garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 large wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups reduced fat cheese, shredded (use cheddar, jalapeno, Monterey jack or a blend)
  • optional toppings: salsa, guacamole and sour cream

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sautee onion and garlic until softened, stirring occasionally; usually about 10 minutes. Stir in cumin and oregano. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.

Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet and spread the onion mixture equally on the two. Sprinkle with equal amounts of cheese. Top with remaining tortillas and bake for about 8 minutes until the edges are golden.

Let stand 5 minutes and cut each into sixths with a pizza cutter. Garnish with salsa, guacamole and sour cream if desired.

Servings: 4

Calories/Serving: 382

Nutrition: Three wedges provides approximately: 382 calories, 21 g protein, 46 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 13 g fat (4 g saturated), 12 mg cholesterol, 110 mcg folate, 3 mg iron, 188 mg sodium.

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