GOAT CHEESE 'N' VEGGIE QUESADILLAS

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The roasted veggies and goat cheese make this an elegant party food. We love to top them with our favorite salsa for an extra kick! -Sara Longworth of Philadelphia, Pennslvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)

Steps:

Place the first six ingredients in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, lemon juice, chili powder and cayenne; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Stir in cilantro. , Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese over one side of each tortilla. Place two tortillas, plain side down, on an ungreased baking sheet; spread each with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture. Top each with another tortilla. Repeat. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.