Quesadilla Protein Upgrade

Ingredients

Set up quesadilla protein upgrade before the rush. The batch makes 2 quesadillas; the active window is about 15 minutes.

• 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, for dipping
• 1/4 cup salsa (optional, for the dip)

How to Make It

The easiest version of quesadilla protein upgrade gets cooked before the household starts asking questions.

• Lay two tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat and sprinkle cheese over each.
• Add the chicken and beans to one half, keeping the other half cheese-only for a picky eater.
• Top with the second tortillas and cook about 2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
• Cut into wedges and serve with Greek yogurt, stirred with salsa if you like, for dipping.

Make It Work for Picky Kids

A plain cheese quesadilla is the trusted version, so add protein to only part of it at first.

• Keep one quesadilla cheese-only and load the other with chicken and beans
• Serve the yogurt dip plain so it is not too tangy for a cautious kid
• Add just the chicken first and bring in the beans another night

Pack or Store

Quesadillas pack well and stay good for a short ride to practice.

• Wrap the wedges in foil to keep them warm on the way to practice
• Pack the yogurt dip in a separate leakproof cup
• Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and crisp them in a dry skillet to reheat
• Serve with: a piece of fruit, carrot sticks

Parent Tip

Use a dry skillet, not oil, so the tortilla crisps without getting greasy.