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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Recipe of The Day

Fresh Vegetable Crisp

Open-face quesadilla filled with savory cream cheese and piled high with crisp-tender vegetables

Cooking Method: Bake
Prep Time: 20
Cooking Time: Up to 10 minutes
Makes: 6 servings (1/6 crisp each)

Ingredients

2 flour tortillas (8 inch)
Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 package (3 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 quart (4 cups) water
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 red bell pepper rings

Directions

Preheat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray both sides of 1 of the tortillas with cooking spray. Place in skillet; cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining tortilla.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, basil and garlic powder. Spread mixture evenly over one of the tortillas; top with remaining tortilla. Place on baking sheet; set aside.

Pour water into medium saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat . Add broccoli; cook 1 minute, or until color brightens. Remove broccoli with slotted spoon; plunge immediately into ice water. Drain.

Top tortillas with broccoli, mushrooms and bell peppers; sprinkle evenly with remaining 4 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.

Bake 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and vegetables are crisp-tender. Cut into 6 wedges to serve.

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