Roasted Poblano and Carnitas Quesadillas
These Roasted Poblano and Carnitas Quesadillas deliver 30g protein and 331 calories per serving—a leaner option for cutting phases or lighter meal prep days. Batch-preps 8 servings quickly on the stovetop, so you can prepare multiple portions in one session. Works as a post-workout carb-and-protein pairing for recovery without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Poblano Pepper
- •Olive oil
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Mozzarella Cheese(480g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Pork Carnitas(480g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Guacamole, Store-Bought
- •Salsa Verde, Prepared, Store-Bought
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
Instructions
- 1Turn the oven to broil.
- 2Place peppers on a baking sheet or in an ovenproof skillet and brush them with the olive oil. Broil, turning once, until the skins are charred, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet. Discard the charred skin (it should be easy to remove), seeds, core and stems and cut remaining pepper into ½-inch strips.
- 3Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, working with one tortilla at a time, add the tortilla and sprinkle each with ¼ cup of mozzarella, ¼ cup carnitas and a few strips of peppers, then top with another tortilla (see Note). Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the mozzarella is melted, about 3 minutes. Flip the quesadilla and cook until the other side is golden brown and the mozzarella is melted, about 2 more minutes. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients, adding 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet for every tortilla, to make 8 quesadillas total.
- 4To serve, cut each quesadilla in quarters. Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
331
calories
30g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 10.7g
- Sodium
- 415 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~120g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Roasted Poblano and Carnitas Quesadillas have per serving?
Each serving contains 30g of protein and 331 calories with 22g fat and just 2g carbs. This is a leaner option per serving compared to other quesadilla-style recipes, focusing on protein density over calorie load.
How long does Roasted Poblano and Carnitas Quesadillas take to prep?
Quick prep time with 8 servings means you're batch-cooking a full week of lower-calorie dinners or lunch sides in one session. The stovetop method keeps active time minimal for prepping multiple portions.
Is Roasted Poblano and Carnitas Quesadillas good for fat loss?
At 331 calories and 30g protein per serving, this recipe fits fat-loss phases where you need filling meals without excessive calorie density. The high protein-to-calorie ratio keeps you satisfied while maintaining a deficit.
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