Skinny Pita Quesadilla

And we meet again...me and my beloved Mexican food, that is. I just can't get enough of it! And luckily with recipes like this, I can eat it a lot more often and not feel a bit guilty!

So in my attempt at creating more interesting lunches, I created this yummy, light version of a cheesy quesadilla! You might remember in my Lunch Recap post that I found these Morning Star chicken patties and really liked them! I had been contemplating the idea of using the Joseph's pitas I used in my Skinny Pita Pizza recipe for a quesadilla and figured these chicken patties would be the perfect protein to put in it! This turned out so wonderfully, deliciously cheesy! And super filling!

Skinny Pita Quesadilla

• 1 Pita (I used Joseph's brand)
• 1/4-1/2 cup fat-free shredded cheese
• 1 Morning Star "Chik Patties Original"

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Start by microwaving the patty on a microwave safe plate following the directions on the package.
3. Next sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the pita.
4. Cut the patty in half and place it on top of the cheese.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the patty.
6. Fold over the pita and place on a baking sheet.
7. Place in the oven for about 8-10 minutes or until it is brown and crispy.
8. Halfway through the cooking time flip the pita over to make sure it stays folded up and both sides get brown and crispy.
I served my pita with homemade salsa and a few slices of avocado! Yummmmy!
The skinny: The whole quesadilla has approximately 255 calories and 7 grams of fat! (depending on how much cheese you use and what other things you add to the quesadilla)

Using the pita instead of a tortilla makes this a lot more hearty and if you've read all the wonderful things about the Joseph's pitas, it is a much healthier option! The fat-free cheese cuts out tons of fat and calories that I promise you won't miss!
If you are a Mexican food lover like me, or even if you aren't, you have GOT to give this recipe a try! :)


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Mini Baked Fajita Chimichangas

If you know me or if you've been reading my blog, you know I LOVE Mexican food and all spicy food! I could seriously eat Mexican or Tex-Mex every day for every meal and never get tired of it! Unfortunately, Mexican food isn't the most figure friendly food out there. But by making a few changes, you can fix some great, lighter Tex-Mex food right at home!

Mini Baked Fajita Chimichangas

•  2 cups shredded chicken
• 12 egg rolls wrappers (I used Nasoya All Natural egg roll wraps...found in the refrigerated section next to the packaged lettuce)
• 1/2 onion, cut into strips
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In small saute pan, add the olive oil and onions.
3. Saute the onions until translucent.
4. While the onions are cooking, put the chicken in a bowl. Add all spices to the chicken and mix well. (Measurements of spices are estimates...I usually just eye ball everything when I add in spices)
5. Take an egg roll wrap and lay it on a flat surface. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken onto the center of the wrap. Add a few strips of onion on top.
6. Then dip your finger in the water and outline the edges of the wrap with your wet finger. This will make the edges "sticky" so the wrap will hold together.

This is how you roll the wrap:

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7. Place the egg rolls on a baking sheet and place them in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly browned and crispy.

The skinny: Three mini chimichangas have approximately 230 calories and 3 grams of fat! Sooo much better for you than the fried version! :)

You can, of course, add more inside your rolls. This was all I had on hand so that's what I did! Bell peppers or low fat cheese would be a great addition!

Also, spraying the rolls with a little spritz of cooking spray or brushing them with an egg wash will give the rolls a golden brown appearance. (I forgot this step :)

As you can see, I served my chimichangas with roasted corn and homemade salsa for dipping. In the grocery store, next to the egg roll wrappers, I found another great item! These little 100 calorie packs of spicy guacamole! Yum!! Even though the avocado in guacamole has lots of good fat, we all know it's very easy to overdo it! So these 100 calorie packs are a great way to keep your portion control in check and so much easier than fixing up a big bowl of guacamole and having the left overs go brown on you! And it's DELICIOUS! :)

Provecho!! :)

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