NewsChannel 11's Noon Notebook would like to present Susan Allen; a Nutrition Education Specialist with Dairy MAX.
Today's recipe consisted of "Beef Fajita Quesadilla Wedges", along with her great demonstration Susan would like to leave you with a few interesting facts regarding your "Nutrient-rich Stimulus Plan."
Beef Fajita Quesadilla Wedges
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 bag (16-ounce) frozen pepper stir-fry blend (green, red and yellow peppers and onions)
- 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 cup prepared salsa
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 16 ounces, beef fajita strips, prepared
- 1- 1/2 cups mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
Prepare stir-fry pepper blend according to package directions. Mix yogurt and salsa and set aside. Spread butter evenly on 1 side of each tortilla and layer cooked peppers and onions, fajita beef strips and cheese evenly on unbuttered side of 4 tortillas and cover with remaining tortillas, butter side up. Grill each quesadilla in large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese melts. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa dipping sauce.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy fresh coleslaw (made from bag of coleslaw mix and ½ bottle of coleslaw dressing); fruit salad (made from canned pineapple chunks & fresh strawberries) and a glass of cold milk.