Protein Sparing Tortilla Quesadilla
Ingredients
PROTEIN SPARING TORTILLA
- 2 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- 1 pinch cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt, (onion salt or garlic salt, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon Allulose, powdered
- 1 tablespoon unflavored egg white protein powder
- Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray
QUESADILLA
- 2 teaspoons butter, (or butter flavored coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup finely shredded hard cheese
OPTIONAL SERVING
- protein sparing sour cream, (Click HERE)
- salsa
- black olives, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment with avocado oil spray.
- Place the egg whites, gelatin, cream of tartar, salt and allulose in the mini food processor or a medium bowl.
- Turn the food processor on high (or hand mixer on high) and whip the whites until double in size and there are SOFT peaks. Add the egg white powder and blend until just combined. (NOTE: If you want a thinner wrap like EggLife wraps, just mix until combined then pour onto a pan and fry until cooked)
- Use a spatula to spread half of the mix out on each of the prepared baking sheets as thin as you can, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place into the oven to bake for 6-8 minutes or until cooked though.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool, gently peel the paper off.
- To make the quesadillas, heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of butter or butter-flavored coconut oil. Place one of the protein sparing tortillas onto the skillet. Top with the cheese (or other fillings) and top with the other protein sparing tortilla. Cook for 2 minutes or until the tortilla is golden brown. Flip and cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and cut into quarters. Serve with protein sparing sour cream, salsa and black olives if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Protein Sparing Tortilla Quesadilla
Amount per Serving
Calories
358
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
813
mg
35
%
Potassium
196
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
700
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
246
mg
25
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
P:E Ratio
0.8
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I am Hispanic and am blown away by the recipe Genius, Maria !!!!!! This Tortilla / Quesadilla recipe is amazing and I am in LEGAL healthified BREAD Heavan <3 <3 <3 xoxoxoxoxox (i did it without the cream of tartar and it came out terrific- i'll try with cream of tartar but don't expect a difference)
Thank YOU Maria – my sista!
Thank you!!
Hi Maria and Craig,
Can you please tell, what the macros just for the 1 tortilla is? (without topping).
Can you prep some and freeze them? Will that work?
Thank you!
Find the macros for just the tortillas here: https://keto-adapted.com/protein-sparing-tortilla/
Yes, they freeze well 🙂