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Dine on a Dime: Fajita Style Quesadillas

In the mood for Mexican food but don’t want to eat out? This quesadilla recipe brings you a delicious, healthy Mexican meal without going over your budget. For an even more authentic taste, garnish with sour cream, lime or cilantro.

Ingredients:

• ½ red or green pepper, seeded and cut in bite-size strips
• ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 fresh serrano pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
• Nonstick cooking spray
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced, reserve 2 slices
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• NM Green Chile

Directions:

• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add green or red pepper, onion and serrano pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes until vegetables start to become tender. Remove from heat.
• Spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray.
• Turn two of the tortillas to the uncoated side and cover with ½ of the cheese. Cover with onion mixture, tomato slices, 1 tablespoon cilantro and the rest of the cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, coated side up.
• Heat a large skillet or griddle. Cook quesadillas until cheese melts and tortillas are light browned (about 4-5 minutes).
• Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
• Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, lime and cilantro, if desired.