Roast Beef-n-Cheese Quesadilla Makes 4 servings, 2 wedges each Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 ounces sliced lean roast beef 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 3/4 cup reduced fat Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons of mild mustard 8 small sprigs fresh thyme (optional) Preparation: 1.  Divide roast beef among 2 of the tortillas. 2.  Sprinkle cheese, onion, thyme and pepper on roast beef. 3.  Top each with another tortilla, firmly pressing together. Spray top and bottom of each quesadilla with butter flavored cooking spray. 4.  Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas in batches, while gently pressing down with spatula for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. 5.  Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm with a dollop of horseradish sauce and, if desired, thyme sprigs on each wedge. Nutritional Facts: Calories: 250 Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 3.5 g Cholesterol: 25 mg Sodium: 10 mg Calcium: 25% Daily Value per serving for people 6-12 years old Protein: 15 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Nutrition Notes:  Finger food is easy, convenient and fun.   At lunch people are often busy, caught up in the middle of their day.  But lunch is important.  It’s a time for your body to re-fuel to get through the rest of the day.  This recipe has roast beef and Cheddar cheese – both are a great  source of protein. You can also use chicken or lean turkey and still get the protein.  When deciding what protein foods to put on your quesadilla, choose lean, lowfat or fat-free.    The flour tortillas have fiber, an important part of a healthy diet and body.  Fiber is found in the fruit, vegetable and grain groups.  To get the most fiber, choose foods made with whole grains, like whole wheat, corn, oats and brown rice.
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