Grilled Caprese Quesadillas

Name: Grilled Caprese Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, 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

Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding 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 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.