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Greek-Style Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 large garlic cloves (unpeeled )
5 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 tsp dried oregano
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 tbsp black olives , cjopped
3 tbsp green olives, chopped
4 pita bread rounds, 6-inch diameter ( cut horizontally in half)
8 tbsp monterey jack cheese, grated
8 tbsp cheddar cheese, grated
butter, room temperature
1 red bell pepper , cut into strips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Place garlic in small baking dish. Top with 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until tender, about 25 minutes. Cool.
Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sesame seeds, oregano and 3 tablespoons oil in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
Peel and chop garlic. Place in small bowl. Mix in cream cheese and all olives.
Drain cucumber salad. Spread 1/4 of cream cheese mixture on cut side of each of 4 pita halves. Spoon 1/2 cup salad over each.
Sprinkle both cheeses atop salad. Cover with remaining 4 pita halves.
Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Butter sides of each pita. Working in batches, cook quesadillas in skillet until cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side. Garnish with peppers. Cut into wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	488.61 Kcal (2046 kJ)
Calories from fat	311.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.64g	53%
Cholesterol	59.84mg	20%
Sodium	741.27mg	31%
Potassium	209.16mg	4%
Total Carbs	28.73g	10%
Sugars	2.72g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	9%
Protein	15.76g	32%
Vitamin C	22.6mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	10.3mg	57%
Calcium	399.1mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.11 Kcal (1097 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.58g	53%
Cholesterol	32.1mg	20%
Sodium	397.64mg	31%
Potassium	112.2mg	4%
Total Carbs	15.41g	10%
Sugars	1.46g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	9%
Protein	8.45g	32%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	23%
Iron	5.5mg	57%
Calcium	214.1mg	40%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

12.2

Points
13

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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