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keto quesedillas

Keto Quesadilla

Caroline Sciberras
These Keto Quesadillas are perfect for busy Mondays or Tuesdays especially if you have some leftover chicken from the weekend and you need to make sure you're respecting all the macros and not exceeding in carbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole wheat or corn tortilla
  • 1/2 lb of chicken breast strips or small pieces
  • 1/2 red and green pepper mix finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cheese grated (or Greek Yogurt)
  • For toppings
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tbsp lime
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 cherry tomatoes quartered or chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add a dash of oil in the pan until hot.
  • Stir-fry the red and green peppers in a skillet together with the onions until the onion becomes soft and translucent
  • Add the chicken and season it with some cumin, pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper.
  • Meanwhile, prepare quickly the guacamole by crushing a ripe avocado with a fork, adding 1-2 tbsp lime juice and garlic powder.
  • Layer one tortilla with the stir-fry and the cheese.
  • Top with the other tortilla.
  • In a pan add some olive oil and cook for 2-4 minutes until slightly browned.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and cook until also slightly browned.
  • Cut the keto quesadilla into quarters and serve with the tomatoes and guacamole.
Keyword High Protein Tortilla, Keto Quesadilla, Low Carb Tortilla