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Apple, Sauerkraut & Cheddar Quesadillas

Provided by EatingWell.com

This combination may seem unusual—until you try it. The sweet-tartness of the apple, creaminess of the cheese and bite of the sauerkraut work together beautifully in this easy hot sandwich. Serve with oven-roasted potatoes or a green salad.

 

Apple, Sauerkraut & Cheddar Quesadillas

 

 

 

 


RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves
2
Prep Time
10 min.
Total Time
30 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   High Calcium   Low Calorie   Low Cholesterol   Low Sat Fat  

 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed

1/2 cup water

2 9-to-10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas

1 1/3 cups grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1 small Granny Smith or other tart, juicy apple, pee, peeled and very thinly sliced

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Put sauerkraut and water in a medium nonreactive skillet. Gently heat just until the liquid has evaporated but not so much that the sauerkraut begins to stick to the pan. Remove from the heat.

Step 2
Gradually heat a large cast-iron over medium heat. Put one tortilla in the pan and immediately sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over half of it. Quickly arrange about half the apple slices over the cheese, then top with half the sauerkraut, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with another 1/3 cup cheese.

Step 3
Fold the tortilla over the filled half and press gently on it with a spatula to seal. Heat the quesadilla until the bottom is golden, about 2 minutes, then carefully flip and lightly brown the other side. Slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board and cut it into halves or quarters. Prepare the second one in the same fashion. Variation: If you like, a little chopped ham tastes wonderful layered in with the other ingredients.

 

NUTRITION INFO

Per main-dish serving
Calories: 306
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 22g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Potassium: 229mg
Sodium: 991mg
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 medium-fat meat
Carbohydrate Servings: 2

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  • 1. 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed
  • 2. 1/2 cup water
  • 3. 2 9-to-10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas
  • 4. 1 1/3 cups grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 5. 1 small Granny Smith or other tart, juicy apple, pee, peeled and very thinly sliced
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