Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

This was a great lunch fix! I added tomatoes and pine nuts it was so delicious.

25 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

146 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	olive oil, extra-virgin	divided
1/2	pound	asparagus	fresh, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
2	each	flour tortillas (10-inch)
4	ounces	goat (chevre) cheese	herbed
1/4	cup	cilantro	chopped fresh
1	x	cilantro	fresh sprigs, for garnish as needed

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.

Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.

Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese.

Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas.

Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.

Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 92g

Amount per Serving

Calories 146 77% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	19%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	25%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 104mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 6.0g	13%

Vitamin A	15%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	5%		Iron	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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