Avocado Quesadillas

By melanieroe

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. MAKES: 4 servings

Nutritional Facts
2 quesadillas (calculated without additional pico de gallo) equals 611 calories, 37 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 455 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 20 g protein.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup pico de gallo
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Additional pico de gallo
Modification: add shredded chicken
Side: chips and salsa

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a griddle with oil; heat over medium heat. Lightly sprinkle tortillas with water to moisten.

Place eight tortillas on griddle; sprinkle with cheese. After cheese has melted slightly, top with 1 cup pico de gallo, avocado and cilantro. Top with remaining tortillas.

Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve with additional pico de gallo. Yield: 4 servings (2 quesadillas each).