Low Point Weight Watchers Quesadillas Recipe
This Low Point Weight Watchers Quesadillas recipe is a customizable, healthy twist on the classic quesadilla, perfect for those watching their points or calorie intake. Featuring a variety of protein and vegetable options, low-carb tortillas, and reduced-fat cheese, these quesadillas are cooked on the stovetop to melt the cheese and brown the tortillas to perfection. Ideal for a quick and satisfying meal that fits within Weight Watchers guidelines.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Oil
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Protein Choice (choose one)
- 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 oz boneless beef sirloin
- ½ cup cooked lean ham
- 4 oz peeled & deveined large shrimp
- ½ cup canned black or pinto beans, rinsed
- ½ cup canned fat free refried beans
Vegetables (unlimited amount)
- Hot or sweet peppers, sliced into strips
- Thinly sliced mushrooms
- Thinly sliced onion
- ⅓ cup whole kernel corn
Tortillas (choose one)
- 8″ Ole Extreme Wellness High Fiber Low Carb Wrap (spinach, tomato or 8 grain flavor)
- Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Fajita Size Tortillas (small)
- Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Burrito Size Tortilla
Cheese Choice (choose one)
- ¼ cup Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Kraft Fat Free Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 oz Cabot Shredded 75% Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz Cabot Shredded 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Kraft 2% Shredded Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Optional 0 SmartPoint Add-Ins
- Tabasco sauce
- Fat free salsa
- Chopped tomato
- Shredded lettuce
- Fat free Greek plain yogurt (2 tablespoons on Green Plan)
- Pickled red cabbage or coleslaw mix
- Scallions
- Tomatillos
- Canned pimento
- Cauliflower or broccoli rice
- Snipped cilantro
Other
- Vegetable cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook protein and vegetables: Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your selected protein (beef, chicken, or shrimp) and cook while stirring for about 5 minutes or until the beef is slightly pink in the center, chicken is no longer pink, or shrimp are opaque. Then stir in your chosen vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness. Remove from heat. If you chose ham or beans, stir them into the mixture now.
- Prepare tortillas: Lightly spray the side of your chosen tortillas with vegetable cooking spray. Turn two tortillas coated side down onto a clean surface. On each, sprinkle half of your cheese choice followed by the cooked filling mixture. Optionally, sprinkle herbs of your choice, then top with the remaining cheese and place the other two tortillas coated sides up on top to form quesadillas.
- Cook quesadillas: Spray a large skillet or griddle with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadillas in the pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once if needed, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are lightly browned and crispy.
- Serve: Remove quesadillas from heat, cut into wedges, and serve warm with your favorite 0 SmartPoint toppings such as fat free salsa, fat free Greek yogurt, or chopped tomatoes.
Notes
- The SmartPoints will vary depending on your choices of protein, cheese, and tortillas; refer to points listed next to each ingredient.
- Feel free to use unlimited amounts of vegetables to increase volume without adding points.
- You can customize fillings by mixing proteins or adding 0 point toppings for flavor without increasing points.
- Use vegetable cooking spray generously for a crisp, golden finish without added fat.
- Adjust cooking times based on protein choice to ensure proper doneness.
- Serve with low-point salsas or toppings to keep the meal Weight Watchers friendly.
