Pear Quesadillas
An easy way to add more fruit to your day is to incorporate them into your meals. Canned pears and cheese go well together in this quesadilla, with lots of a.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
- 2 wheat tortillas (8" diameter)
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon dried basil nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion nutrition facts
- 2 canned pear halves (sliced thin)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 217 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 341 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates | 19 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 5 g | |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 10 g | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
MyPlate food groups per serving
- Grains: 1 ounces
Directions
- Sprinkle cheese, onion, and dried basil on half of each tortilla.
- Place pear slices on top of other ingredients in each tortilla.
- Brush each side of folded tortillas with olive oil.
- Heat each folded tortilla in a non-stick skillet until cheese melts, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Cut quesadilla into four pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
Learn more about: Herbs Onions Pears
Source
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/pear-quesadillas, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.