Comments on: Avocado and Pinto Quesadilla for Baby and Me

By: roni

roni — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:58:56 +0000

Why not! :)

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:32:06 +0000

This sounds good and I will try it but I think I would prefer a roasted red pepper over a raw one. I’m wondering if I could even add a bit of rotisserie chicken?

By: roni

roni — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:05:50 +0000

Yup, I really watch the portions. The shell makes a big difference. I think the ones I used was only 80 calories. PLus when you use a wedge of Laughing Cow verses shredded cheese.

Hope that helps!!

By: Clarissa

Clarissa — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:48:35 +0000

Oh I see, you used ONE OUNCE of avocado, tee hee.. Silly me. I’m assuming that’s what really cut out the calories.

By: Clarissa

Clarissa — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:46:37 +0000

Hi! I really enjoy your entire blog and recipe(s) that you have provided. Here is my question:

You claim that the entire recipe ( based on what you used ) is only 220 calories? However doesn’t one whole avocado typically range from 250 – 300 calories?

Just trying to figure all the right nutritional info for my weight loss/food tracking.

I have a whole wheat tortilla that alone is 110 cal, plus an avocado = ( being generous and saying it’s 300 cal ) would put me at 410, plus cheese, beans, salsa, etc. I’m looking roughly 500+ cal lunch – Which is FINE! I just want to know if maybe I’m missing something, thank you so much again though for a very delicious presentation, and a fresh idea for lunch! Hope to ehar from you!

By: M

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:07:37 +0000

Thanks for this recipe! We had it for dinner and my husband and I loved it. Easy and fast to put together on a hot summer evening. ;0)

By: Cassandra Bishop

Cassandra Bishop — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:27:29 +0000

These were so good. Definitely filling though, I could probably just eat half of one and a side of veggies. I dipped mine in some salsa and it added a great flavor!

By: Brit

Brit — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:51:31 +0000

I made these for dinner and I LOVE THEM. Thank you for all the great recipes.

By: Suzanne Bowen

Suzanne Bowen — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:57:57 +0000

Yum! This sounds delicious. I’m always looking for new lunch ideas.

By: roni

roni — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:22:47 +0000

You are so welcome! Yea.. the chipotle cheese adds some kick. You could also add a spicy salsa. That may help. Glad you liked it!!

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:04:48 +0000

THANK YOU!! I have been trying to find some new ideas for lunch, tried this today and it was GREAT!! I used the regular laughing cow because that’s what I had, but next time I think I will try the kind you used-it needed the extra flavor. I am trying to get back on ww and new ideas from your website are definately going to help:)

By: wendy

wendy — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:20:47 +0000

Tried my version of this for lunch today. Pretty darn tasty, but need a little “kick” of something. I’ll have to add something spicey. But overall, a nice meal.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:55:52 +0000

I just made this for dinner and omitted the pepper simply because I didnt want to pay $2 for one. I served it with a salad of shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice and 1T light ranch. It was DELISH.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:34:46 +0000

really good great. I am going to make it for luch today.
I finally have everything I need to make it.
thanks

By: Sheri J

Sheri J — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:56:08 +0000

I knew I could count on you for tips. I never thought to ck the bb food adventures for avocado tips but totally makes sense to look there. This looks so colorful and delicious and i can’t get over the calorie stats. I may do it for breakfasts too since I’m not an egg eater and tortillas seem to fill me up better than bread. Thanks so much!

By: roni

roni — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:46:02 +0000

ok, let me see if I can tackle this. lol

Should I mash the avocado with a bit of lemon juice to keep it from getting yucky?

That will help but no need if you are going to use right away.

Also I was wondering how you store the avocado once they are cut up.

Your best bet is to cut in half and leave the seed in the half you aren’t using. Then place the whole thing (+whatever you have leftover from the other half) and place it in a small ziplock bag. Then suck as much air out as possible. This works for great for a few days. I have a picture of it here.. link to greenlitebites.com

Oh and wondering too if Ryan would like this in his school lunch?

I’ve done quesadillas in his lunch before… link to greenlitebites.com
Just not this one. I think I’d use “regular cheese” for him to help it stay together even better. You know how kids are. lol

By: Sheri J

Sheri J — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:17:58 +0000

Hey its me again. I’d like to take this for my lunch at work once I get the ingredients and I have a couple of questions. Should I mash the avocado with a bit of lemon juice to keep it from getting yucky? Also I was wondering how you store the avocado once they are cut up. I know with Little Bean around you don’t have to store them too long but I am the only one who will eat them in my household. Just wondering if it would work better to mash the whole thing up and store it divided up or if just slicing off my ounce at a time would keep it unyucked(yes that’s a word) longer. Probably whole huh, but I am sure you have suggestions. Thanks in advance! Oh and wondering too if Ryan would like this in his school lunch?

By: Sheri J

Sheri J — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:01:44 +0000

Awesome “back to basics” idea Roni! Thank you for sharing it.