Description
If you’re craving a quick dinner that feels indulgent but stays on the lighter side, this Low Calorie Cheeseburger Quesadilla is exactly what you need. It combines the juicy, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the crispy texture of a quesadilla. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, quick meals, and healthy snack options.
Ingredients
1 cup lean ground beef
2 large whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped pickles
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely dice the onion, tomato, and pickles, and mince the garlic.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the lean ground beef until browned.
3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
4. Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper and mix well.
5. Place cheese on a tortilla, add beef mixture, tomatoes, and pickles.
6. Top with more cheese and fold the tortilla.
7. Cook in a skillet until golden and crispy on both sides.
8. Rest briefly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use extra-lean meat to reduce calories further.
Do not overfill to prevent breaking.
Cook on medium heat for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 45mg