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Huevos Rancheros Quesadillas

Huevos Rancheros Quesadillas
Recipe Tip
Egg-stra Special Whites
Egg whites provide the protein from eggs but don't contain the cholesterol found in egg yolks. That's good news for your heart.
Jump-start your morning by whipping up something new and tasty for breakfast. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:2 servings

1/2cup fat-free egg product or 2 eggs
1tablespoon water
Dash salt
1/4teaspoon chili powder
2medium green onions, sliced
4white corn tortillas (6 inch)
1/4cup fat-free refried beans
2tablespoons chunky-style salsa
1/4cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
Reduced-fat sour cream, if desired
1.In medium bowl, beat egg product, water, salt and chili powder with wire whisk until blended.
2.Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg mixture; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until eggs are set but still moist. Remove from pan; keep warm.
3.Spread each of 2 tortillas with 2 tablespoons refried beans and 1 tablespoon salsa. Top with egg mixture, cheese and remaining tortillas.
4.Wipe out skillet. Heat over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla in skillet 3 minutes, turning carefully halfway through cooking, until crisp. Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with additional salsa and sour cream.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 570mg; Total Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 2g); Protein 15Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Very good and simple to make.
Posted at 3:07 PM on December 14 2009 by Anne