Sweet Vidalia Onions Are The Pick Of The Season by Maria Walls, R.D., senior nutritionist, Weight Watchers International, Inc.
If you’re in the mood for something sweet, consider an onion. Vidalia Onions are packed with flavor, yet are mild and sweet enough to eat like fruit.
A good source of vitamin C, fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free-no matter how you slice this onion, it’s delicious. That is why it was chosen as the Weight Watchers Pick of the Season this spring.
Vidalia Onion, Mushroom & Pepperjack Quesadillas
Makes 4 servings
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large Vidalia Onion, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced fresh white mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen or drained canned corn kernels
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
4 fat-free flour tortillas, 8″ diameter each
3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, sugar and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn; cook,...