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Quick Ham and Cheese Quesadilla

Quick Ham and Cheese Quesadilla

Lunch
Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
10min
Servings
1
Calories
725
Chef's Note

For extra crispy quesadillas, use a cast iron skillet if you have one. If you're in a hurry, you can microwave the quesadilla for 30 seconds before pan-frying to speed up the cheese melting process.

Tags
quick
lunch
ham
cheese
quesadilla
high-protein
mexican-inspired
easy
weekday
balanced
Ingredients
  • 2 each large flour tortillas

  • 6 oz deli ham, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

  • 2 each green onions

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper

  • 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 spray cooking spray

  • 2 tbsp salsa

  • 1 tbsp sour cream

Instructions
  • 1

    Thinly slice 2 green onions and dice 1/4 cup of red bell pepper.

  • 2

    Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese evenly over the entire tortilla.

  • 3

    Arrange 6 oz of ham slices evenly over half of the tortilla.

  • 4

    Sprinkle 1/4 cup of black beans, the sliced green onions, and diced red bell pepper over the ham.

  • 5

    Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal.

  • 6

    Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.

  • 7

    Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.

  • 8

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the second side is golden brown.

  • 9

    Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute before cutting into triangles.

  • 10

    Serve with 2 tbsp of salsa and 1 tbsp of sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
725
Calories
63g
Protein
63g
Carbs
24g
Fat

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