Contributed By: EatingWell
Eating Well
This combination may seem unusual—until you try it. The sweet-tartness of the apple, creaminess of the cheese and bite of the sauerkraut work together beautifully in this easy hot sandwich. Serve with oven-roasted potatoes or a green salad.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree
Appetizers
Ingredients
1 cup Sauerkraut, rinsed
1/2 cup Water
2 9-to-10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas
1 1/3 cups Grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 Small Granny Smith or other tart, juicy apple, peeled and very thinly sliced, peeled and very thinly sliced
Preparation
Put sauerkraut and water in a medium nonreactive skillet. Gently heat just until the liquid has evaporated but not so much that the sauerkraut begins to stick to the pan. Remove from the heat.
Gradually heat a large cast-iron over medium heat. Put one tortilla in the pan and immediately sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over half of it. Quickly arrange about half the apple slices over the cheese, then top with half the sauerkraut, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with another 1/3 cup cheese.
Fold the tortilla over the filled half and press gently on it with a spatula to seal. Heat the quesadilla until the bottom is golden, about 2 minutes, then carefully flip and lightly brown the other side. Slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board and cut it into halves or quarters. Prepare the second one in the same fashion. Variation: If you like, a little chopped ham tastes wonderful layered in with the other ingredients.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 300
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Total Fat: 9g
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Saturated Fat: 4g
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Carbohydrates: 33g
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Protein: 22g
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Calcium: 40%
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Sodium: 981mg
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Iron: 15%
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Fiber: 3g