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Colorful Quesadillas

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Colorful Quesadillas.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 8

Total time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 flour tortillas, 6-inches across
  • 1 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and garlic powder.
  3. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons bell pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese on one half of each tortilla.
  5. Add spinach: 1/4 cup if using fresh leaves OR 2 tablespoons if using frozen. Fold tortillas in half.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Put 2 folded tortillas in skillet and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remainder.
  8. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 quesadilla
calories182 calories
protein11g
carbohydrate20g
fat6g
saturated Fat3g
fiber2g
sugar4g
sodium538mg
cholesterol14mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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