Description
A quick and satisfying keto-friendly quesadilla packed with melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and classic pizza flavors in a crispy low-carb tortilla.
Ingredients
- Low-carb tortillas 2
- Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup
- Beef pepperoni slices 20–24
- Sugar-free pizza sauce 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil or butter 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease with olive oil or butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle half the mozzarella over the sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices evenly on top.
- Season with oregano and garlic powder.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Place second tortilla on top and press gently.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until bottom is golden and crispy.
- Flip carefully and cook another 3–4 minutes until cheese melts.
- Remove, cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling to keep quesadilla intact.
- Use medium heat for even crisping.
- Try different cheeses for variation.
- Best reheated in skillet for crispiness.
- Add veggies or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
