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Mango and Brie Quesadillas with Raspberry Dipping Sauce

These delicious, low calorie quesadillas combine brie cheese, ripe mangoes and sweet raspberry dipping sauce to create a savory appetizer perfect for any cocktail party or get-together.

 
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This recipe is Diabetes Friendly and Heart Healthy

Yield: 6 servings

Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup raspberries, pureed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Quesadillas:

  • 1 cup thinly sliced peeled mango, cut into cubes
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3 ounces light Brie, thinly sliced
  • 4 (8 inch) fat-free flour tortillas
  • Cooking Spray
  • Chive Strips
  • Combine honey, raspberries, and lemon juice. Set aside.

    Combine mango, 1 tbsp chives and sugar, tossing gently to coat. Heat mixture in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

    Arrange 1/4 of cheese and 1/3 of mango mixture over half of each tortilla and fold in half.

    Coat pan with cooking spray. Place two quesadillas in a pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until tortillas are lightly browned and crisp. Remove from pan, keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas.

    Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges, serve with sauce. Garnish with chives, if desired.

    Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories 79; Fat 2 g; Saturated Fat 1 g; Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 116 mg; Carbohydrates 12 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 4 g

      Last Reviewed: January 2009
     
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