Pear and Brie Quesadillas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Best used as an appetizer, this quesadilla is simple to make and wonderfully tasty! As a variation, spread mango or a similar fruit chutney over the bottom tortilla before layering with cheese.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Total: 16 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pear and Brie Quesadillas

Ingredients

2 (10 inch) flour tortillas

2 ounces Brie cheese

sliced

½ pear

cored and thinly sliced

1 pinch ground nutmeg

salt to taste

Basic Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place slices of Brie cheese over a tortilla. Layer the cheese with pear slices. Sprinkle with nutmeg and salt as desired. Top with the second tortilla.

Step 2

Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Place the quesadilla in the skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown and Brie melts about 3 minutes on each side. Cut into four or eight triangles and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Pear and Brie Quesadillas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 169.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.9g 12%

Carbohydrates: 21.4g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 6.8g 10%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 14.2mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 88.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 47.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 73.6mg 7%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 12.4mg 4%

Potassium: 101.4mg 3%

Sodium: 312mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 60.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.