Best 7 Southwestern Tortilla Wedges Lighter Recipes

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If you're looking for lighter way to indulge in the classic flavors of southwestern cuisine, look no further than this collection of tasty recipes for southwestern tortilla wedges. From zesty chicken and bell pepper creations to savory black bean and corn combinations, these recipes offer a healthier twist on your favorite Mexican-inspired dish. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a showstopping party appetizer, there's a recipe here that's sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather up your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to explore the flavorful world of southwestern tortilla wedges - lighter!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES



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Part pizza, part quesadilla, this southwestern-style appetizer is sure to please.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ refried beans (from 16-oz can)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix salsa and sour cream. Spoon 1/2 of salsa mixture into another small bowl; reserve for topping. To other 1/2 of salsa mixture, stir in 1/2 of the bell pepper and all of the chicken.
  • To make 2 stacks, place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet; spread each with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole; place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans; place on guacamole. Top each stack with reserved salsa mixture, 1 tortilla, remaining bell pepper and the cheese.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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This southwestern "pizza" stack offers great flavor with very little fat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ fat-free refried beans
1 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Mix salsa and sour cream. Reserve half of the salsa mixture. Mix half of the salsa mixture, half of the bell pepper and the chicken.
  • Place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet and spread with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole and place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans and place on guacamole. Top each stack with remaining salsa mixture, tortilla, bell pepper and cheese.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

EASY SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA PIE



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A delicious, satisfying recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) container POLLY-O Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 cup TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 (8 ounce) package POLLY-O Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
8 each flour tortillas (8 inch) , divided
½ cup light cream

Steps:

  • Spray 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with no stick cooking spray.
  • Mix ricotta cheese, salsa, spinach and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese until well blended.
  • Layer tortillas, 1/2 cup of the ricotta mixture and 1 Tbsp. of the cream in pie plate; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  • BAKE at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve with additional salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1215.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup salsa
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt (fat free or regular)
1 can (10 oz.) chunk white chicken
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
16 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
1/2 cup guacamole
1 cup fat-free refried beans
2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix salsa and sour cream. Reserve half of the salsa mixture. Mix together the chicken, half of the salsa mixture and half of the bell pepper.
  • Place 4 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheets and spread with chicken mixture. Spread 4 tortillas with guacamole and place on chicken mixture. Spread 4 more tortillas with refried beans and place on guacamole. Top each sack with remaining salsa mixture, tortilla, bell pepper and cheese.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

TORTILLA WEDGES



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This recipe came from my friend Julie. She made many of these for me while I was pregnant with my second child. They are very addicting! Cooking time is actually 'chill' time

Provided by Miss V

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
10 (6 inch) tortillas or 10 (8 inch) tortillas
picante sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except tortillas and picante sauce.
  • Spread a thin amount over tortillas making two stacks of layered tortillas.
  • Chill. Cut into wedges.
  • Serve with picante sauce.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA PIE



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Layered with flour tortillas and a cheesy mix of spinach and salsa, this tasty pie is an easy way to start a Southwest-style fiesta-any night of the week!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) POLLY-O Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (8 inch), divided
1/2 cup light cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Mix ricotta cheese, spinach and 1 cup each of the salsa and mozzarella cheese until well blended. Refrigearate remaining mozzarella cheese for later use.
  • Place 1 of the tortillas in prepared pie plate; spread with 1/2 cup of the ricotta mixture, then drizzle with 1 Tbsp. of the cream. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges to serve. Serve with remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

SPANISH TORTILLA (LIGHTER VERSION)



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Love the potatoey goodness of a Spanish tortilla, but spooked by the full CUP of olive oil in most recipes? By using cooked potatoes, you can use just a quarter of the fat of the traditional recipe while staying close to the authentic form. Muy deliciosa!

Provided by elastigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 1 tortilla, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed but still intact
1 large yellow onion, halved and then sliced
4 medium russet potatoes (cooked, peeled, and diced)
6 large eggs, beaten
black pepper
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the two cloves of garlic in oil until the oil is nice and fragrant (about 3 minutes). Remove garlic from oil and discard the garlic.
  • Add onion to the skillet. Season with a little salt and pepper. Cook onion about 5 minutes, or until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add diced, cooked potatoes to skillet. (This is an ideal use for leftover potatoes, if you have them, or you can boil some taters up just for this occasion.)
  • Stir to combine potatoes and onion, and then let cook 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent browning. At some point in the cooking process, you will want to help yourself to little potato to test your seasonings, and then add more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour beaten eggs over potato mixture. Shake the pan to distribute the eggs nice and evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 6 minutes on one side, or until the sides of the tortilla come away cleanly and are a little brown. NOTE: if you like yours really brown and slightly more authentic, cook it on medium.
  • And now, the flip! Invert a plate on top of the skillet and carefully turn your tortilla out. Then VERY CAREFULLY slide the tortilla back into the pan uncooked side down and cook for another 6 minutes.
  • Turn out tortilla onto another plate and cut into wedges. It can be served hot or cold, and makes great leftovers.

Tips for Making Southwestern Tortilla Wedges:

- Choose a high-quality tortilla: The type of tortilla you use will greatly impact the final product. Look for a tortilla that is fresh, soft, and pliable. Corn tortillas are a traditional choice for this recipe, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer. - Use a sharp knife to cut the tortillas: A sharp knife will help you make clean, even cuts. This will prevent the tortillas from tearing or crumbling when you fry them. - Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the tortillas, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the tortillas from cooking evenly and becoming soggy. - Use a light oil for frying: A light oil, such as olive oil or vegetable oil, is best for frying the tortillas. This will help to prevent the tortillas from absorbing too much oil. - Season the tortillas to taste: Once the tortillas are fried, be sure to season them to taste. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, chili powder, or garlic powder. - Serve the tortillas with your favorite toppings: Southwestern tortilla wedges can be served with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or cheese. You can also add your favorite protein, such as grilled chicken or beef.

Conclusion:

Southwestern tortilla wedges are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect Southwestern tortilla wedges that will be enjoyed by all. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give Southwestern tortilla wedges a try. You won't be disappointed!

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