Penzey’s Pizza Tortillas (Quesadillas)

Quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish that has been adapted in various cuisines around the world. The combination of pizza flavors and tortillas in this recipe creates a delicious fusion dish.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Penzey’s Pizza Tortillas (Quesadillas)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Italian, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Flour tortillas
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Pepperoni slices
• 1 piece Green bell pepper
• 1 piece Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Black olives
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil.
3. Place one tortilla, oil side down, in the skillet.
4. Spread a layer of pizza sauce on the tortilla.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
6. Add pepperoni slices, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, and black olives.
7. Top with another tortilla, oil side up.
8. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is crispy and golden.
9. Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
10. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
12. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.