Caprese Quesadilla with Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients
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- Ingredients
- Basil Mayonnaise:
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise (I used low-fat)
- 3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
- Quesadilla:
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into strips
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 929g | |
| Calories 1783 | |
| Calories from Fat 986 | 55% |
| Total Fat 111.77g | 140% |
| Saturated Fat 32.7g | 131% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium 2583mg | 108% |
| Potassium 1734mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 143.14g | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 69% |
| Sugars 15.27g | 10% |
| Protein 62.58g | 100% |
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