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Pulled Pork Quesadilla

Each Pulled Pork Quesadilla contains 20g protein and 320 calories, hitting the sweet spot for moderate-calorie lunches that keep you full. Quick-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, ideal for extending your meal prep window and reducing daily cooking time.

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Ingredients

8 servings
  • Pork, Pulled, BBQ(360g)
  • Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
  • Yellow Onion
  • Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
  • Cilantro, Fresh(80g)
  • Cheddar Cheese(480g)
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Nonstick Spray (Canola Oil, Or Butter, For Grilling The Quesadillas)
  • BBQ Sauce

    Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.

  • Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

  • Green Onion (Scallion)

Instructions

  1. 1If you’d like to keep your quesadillas warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  2. 2To a large mixing bowl, add the pulled pork, black beans, red onion, green chiles, and cilantro.
  3. 3Stir to combine.
  4. 4Assemble the quesadillas and cook: Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with nonstick spray or lightly brush with olive oil. Lay a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over half. Top with ½ cup of the pork mixture.
  5. 5Sprinkle an additional 2 tablespoons cheese on top, the fold the tortilla over the cheese to create a half moon. To cook 2 quesadillas at the same time, slide the folded quesadilla to one side of the skillet with the straight edge running down the middle, then cook a second quesadilla beside it (the open sides of the quesadillas will point away from each other).
  6. 6Cook quesadillas on both sides until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 6 minutes total. If desired, transfer cooked quesadillas to a clean baking sheet and place on the lower rack of the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  7. 7Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot with a drizzle of BBQ sauce (I like to warm the sauce first), Greek yogurt, and green onions or cilantro as desired.

Nutrition — Per Serving

320

calories

20g

protein

22g

fat

Carbohydrates
11g
Saturated fat
12.0g
Sodium
696 mg
Dietary fiber
0.8g

8 servings per batch · ~115g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein is in Pulled Pork Quesadilla per serving?

Each serving contains 20g of protein and 320 calories with 22g fat and 11g carbs. The higher fat content comes from the pork and cheese, creating a more calorie-dense meal.

How long does Pulled Pork Quesadilla take to prep?

This quick prep stovetop recipe yields 8 servings, so you're batching multiple quesadillas in one cooking session. Quick prep means you can have this meal ready without spending significant time in the kitchen.

Is Pulled Pork Quesadilla good for muscle gain?

At 20g protein per serving with 320 calories, this quesadilla works better as a secondary protein source or meal component rather than your primary muscle-building meal. The calorie-to-protein ratio is less optimal than leaner chicken or beef options for pure muscle gain phases.

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