Sunday, September 23, 2012

Goat cheese quesadilla



This recipe was brought to you by a combination of laziness and desperation. Luckily, it turned out delicious! Easy to make for lunch or a light dinner and it kept me full. If you're wondering why it seems like there's one slice missing, it's because there is ... =X

Recipe:

1 oz goat cheese
1/4 cup baby spinach, washed
1 wedge Laughing Cow light cheese of your choice (I used garlic and herb)
4 oz grilled chicken strips
1 large tortilla (use whole wheat for less calories and more fiber
Cooking spray

Directions:

Heat a nonstick pan or panini press and spray with the cooking spray. While the pan heats, spread the cheese wedge onto half of the tortilla. Layer spinach and chicken strips over cheese wedge and crumble goat cheese on top. Fold other half of tortilla over and cook on each side for about 4 minutes, or 5 minutes total in a closed panini press. You could probably make this in a microwave but it wouldn't have the crunch. Top with hot sauce of your choice.

Nutritional info (serves 1)

Calories 425 (using whole wheat tortilla will cut this down by at least 100! I just didn't have any)
Fat 13.5g
Saturated fat 7g
Sodium 1235mg
Total Carbs 37.5g
Protein 32g