Grilled Squash Quesadillas Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 Red pepper flakes1/2 Teaspoon
 Zucchini3 Medium
 Yellow squash3 Medium
 8 (8-inch) low-carb tortillas
 Cilantro1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Colby & monterey jack2 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Unsalted butter2 Tablespoon, melted

Directions

1. Prepare a medium-high-heat grill.
2. Combine oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add zucchini and yellow squash; toss to coat.
3. Grill squash until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.
4. Put 2 or 3 slices each of the zucchini and yellow squash on one half of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold tortillas in half and press gently to close. Grill quesadillas for 2 minutes; turn and brush with melted butter. Cook until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Cut each tortilla into 3 wedges and serve with sour cream, if desired.
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