Asparagas Quesadillas for Dinner

Okay, I need more veggies for dinner. So here goes the asparagas Quesadilla. It has some strange ingredients, but is very very tasty.

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lg. red onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. asparagus spears, cut into two inch pieces, lightly steamed in microwave
12 grape tomatoes, halved

6 flour tortillas (I used spinach ones)
1/2 cup light cheddar cheese (you could also use Monteray Jack)
1 cup store bought salsa
1 small dolup of sour cream (if you want, we had corn on the cob instead from Trader Joes-Yummy)

1.

To make the asparagus filling: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute.

2.

Add the asparagus and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the flavors are blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

3.

To assemble the quesadillas: Divide the asparagus filling among the tortillas, positioning it on one half of each. Sprinkle with the cheese. Fold the tortillas in half.

4.

Clean the skillet and coat it with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add 2 tortillas and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Press with a spatula to flatten slightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

5.

To serve, cut each quesadilla in half and top with the salsa, tomatoes, sour cream and garnish with cilantro.

244 calories each quesadilla

Also, had two special K protein waters with dinner 60 calories

So here goes the totals for today:

1597 calories, 198 carbs, 58 grams of fat, 95 grams of protein (yeah)
Whoops went over my calorie allotment for the day, but worked out like a maniac so, I should be okay. PS Went for another 1 hour dog stroll tonight. Add that to the calorie burn.