Sweet Onion Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium sweet onion ( vidalia or walla walla)
olive oil , for brushing onion and tortillas
4 6- inch flour tortillas
3 oz grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, washed well , spun dry,and chopped coarse

Directions:

Cut onion crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange slices on a tray, keeping them intact.
Brush both sides of slices lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill onion on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred and softened.
Transfer onion as grilled to a bowl, separating rings.
Brush 2 tortillas lightly with oil on one side and put, oiled side down, on a platter.
Divide onion, Monterey Jack, and coriander between tortillas and cover with remaining 2 tortillas.
Brush tops of quesadillas lightly with oil.
With a metal spatula transfer quesadillas to a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals and grill until undersides are golden brown, about 1 minute.
Flip quesadillas over and grill until undersides are golden brown, about 1 minute more.
Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and cut into wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1460.49 Kcal (6115 kJ)
Calories from fat	356.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.64g	61%
Cholesterol	37.85mg	13%
Sodium	2350.26mg	98%
Potassium	701.43mg	15%
Total Carbs	229.14g	76%
Sugars	9.13g	37%
Dietary Fiber	13.18g	53%
Protein	44.73g	89%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	20%
Iron	11.5mg	64%
Calcium	448.8mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.58 Kcal (1032 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.69g	61%
Cholesterol	6.39mg	13%
Sodium	396.8mg	98%
Potassium	118.42mg	15%
Total Carbs	38.69g	76%
Sugars	1.54g	37%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	53%
Protein	7.55g	89%
Vitamin C	2mg	20%
Iron	1.9mg	64%
Calcium	75.8mg	45%

* 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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