Grilled Caprese Quesadillas

Name: Grilled Caprese Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches); 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry; 1/3 cup julienned fresh basil; 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped; Freshly ground pepper to taste

This is a quick and healthy summer recipe with ingredients right from the backyard garden. Feta or mozzarella cheese can be substituted for the goat cheese, or try it with grilled chicken. —Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry
1/3 cup julienned fresh basil
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Layer one half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close.
Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.