How to Make Low Carb Quesadillas

Following a low-carbohydrate diet can make it challenging to enjoy some classic recipes, but quesadillas don't need to disappear from your weekly menu. Low-carb quesadillas are easy to make and require only a few ingredients. Because you have freedom to fill them up with quality protein, they can work for people on low-carb diets. Look for low-carb tortillas when shopping; these may have more soy protein in them, or they may be smaller than traditional tortillas. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Instructions

1

Prepare the first layer of tortillas. Lay out two tortillas on a flat surface and top them with one layer of cream cheese, a pinch of salt and sugar and one tablespoon of salsa.

2

Prepare the second layer of tortillas. Place one fresh tortilla on the cream cheese layer, and press gently. Cover with it 1/4 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese and grilled chicken strips. Top with remaining salsa.

3

Prepare the third layer of tortillas. Place one fresh tortilla on each of chicken layer, and press down firmly. Brush the entire surface with a teaspoon of canola oil.

4

Lightly fry the quesadillas. Heat the canola oil in a frying pan and lightly fry quesadillas until cheese is melted and the sides are crispy.

5

Add cheese. Sprinkle the Mexican cheese on entire quesadilla while hot, and microwave again for 30 seconds until melted.

6

Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve