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.

217kcal per serving
10 gprotein
19 gcarbohydrates
11 gfat
4servings (2 slices)

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. Sprinkle cheese, onion, and dried basil on half of each tortilla.
  2. Place pear slices on top of other ingredients in each tortilla.
  3. Brush each side of folded tortillas with olive oil.
  4. Heat each folded tortilla in a non-stick skillet until cheese melts, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pear Quesadillas?

One serving has 217 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (2 slices each).

How much protein is in Pear Quesadillas?

10 g of protein per serving, with 19 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat.

How long does Pear Quesadillas take to make?

About 25 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Pear Quesadillas?

7 ingredients: 2 wheat tortillas (8" diameter), 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 2 tablespoons chopped onion and 2 canned pear halves (sliced thin) ….