Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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servings
1 unit

whole-wheat flour tortilla

reduced-fat, 8-inch

0.5 cup

reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

finely shredded

6 slice

turkey pepperoni

1 tbsp

canned sliced black olives

drained

2 pinch

dried oregano

2 tbsp

low-fat marinara sauce

lower-sodium

Step 1
~1 min

Preheat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~1 min

Place the tortilla in the hot skillet.

Step 3
~1 min

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.

Step 4
~1 min

Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices over the cheese.

Step 5
~1 min

Sprinkle the sliced black olives over the pepperoni.

Step 6
~1 min

Add the dried oregano over the filling.

Step 7
~1 min

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the oregano.

Step 8
~1 min

Fold the bare half of the tortilla over the filling to create a quesadilla.

Step 9
~1 min

Cook the pizzadilla until the cheese on the bottom is mostly melted and the tortilla is lightly browned, approximately 2 minutes.

Step 10
~1 min

Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula.

Step 11
~1 min

Continue cooking until the cheese is completely melted and the bottom is lightly browned.

Step 12
~1 min

Remove from skillet and slice the pizzadilla into 4 wedges.

Step 13
~1 min

Serve immediately with low-fat marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a pizza cutter for cleaner slices.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice.

Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Not recommended

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve as an appetizer for a party.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Side salad
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines, popular in the US.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Snack
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100