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Separated slices of Avocado Quesadilla with dips.
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Grilled Avocado Quesadillas

Grilled Avocado Quesadillas are loaded with cheddar cheese, avocados, peppers, and fresh cilantro and lime juice. Then grilled on the barbecue to melty perfection!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grill/BBQ, Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Grilled, Quesadillas
Servings: 4
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • griddle or bbq grill

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces black olives sliced and drained
  • 3 avocado firm-ripe, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped (or 2 baby bell peppers)
  • 1 jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper
  • 4 flour tortillas large
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

  • Chop all of the vegetables. Stir together olives, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, onion and lime juice. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
    Bowl of topping for Avocado Quesadillas. Wooden spoon and flour tortillas on the side.
  • Heat up the grill and spray with cooking spray. Place tortillas on the grill and grill for about 45-60 seconds or until the tortilla starts to get golden-brown grill stripes.
    Single flour tortilla on a grill to make Avocado Quesadillas.
  • Flip the tortillas and cover with cheese; grill until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp and slightly browned on the bottom.
    Flour tortilla with melted cheese on top to make Avocado Quesadillas.
  • Divide avocado mixture among the tortillas, cut each tortilla into 4 wedges and serve immediately.
    Grilled Avocado Quesadilla with sliced limes, sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1264IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 2mg