Gordon and Gary's Pesto Quesadillas Recipe

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Gordon and Gary's Pesto Quesadillas
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  1. First make the pesto: In a sturdy and large plastic cup put a large handful of fresh basil leaves, 1 clove of garlic, a 1/4 cup of roasted almonds, 1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to blend it all together, until smooth and bright green. Reserve.
  2. For the chicken: Mix together the paprika, pepper, and cumin in a bowl with a teaspoon of salt. Dust the chicken breasts with the spice mixture and rub inches Grill on a medium hot grill, turning occasionally until chicken is just cooked through. Depending on how thick the breasts are, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let rest. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. Lay a tortilla over low heat on the grill and spread a thin layer of pesto over it. Lay the strips of chicken over the tortilla and sprinkle with Parmesan, cover with another tortilla. Cook until you get color on the bottom and carefully flip it over to cook the other side. Once it is done, remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute. Cut the tortilla like a pizza and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 188.28 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.81g 14%
Cholesterol 38.41mg 13%
Sodium 934.1mg 39%
Potassium 266.6mg 6%
Total Carbs 11.45g 4%
Sugars 0.51g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 17.08g 34%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 99.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.95 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.64g 14%
Cholesterol 42.01mg 13%
Sodium 1021.76mg 39%
Potassium 291.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.53g 4%
Sugars 0.56g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 6%
Protein 18.68g 34%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 108.7mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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