School lunch day 9 - quesadilla, apples, peas

The Lunch Idea:

Just a quick and simple quesadilla today.  Monday is my full day, so I didn't feel like doing anything elaborate Monday night.  Quesadillas are so easy.  They can be as simple as just throwing some cheese on a tortilla and popping it in the microwave for a minute. It's our favorite go-to last minute meal. When I'm not in a total hurry I prefer to cook them in a pan.  Especially if I am packing a lunch the night before, cooking them in a pan gives a little crispness and helps keep them from getting squishy.

What's in the lunch:

• Quesadillas - flour tortillas, jack & cheddar cheese, and two have diced chicken.
• Sour cream for dipping
• Sliced apples
• Fresh raw peas

Questions and tips:

• To keep your apples from browning, just slice them with a very, very sharp knife.  This is the best tip I can offer for apples.  Soaking them in various concoctions of lemon juice or whatever doesn't work as well as just a very sharp knife.  
• I like to grill the quesadillas in a pan for a little crispiness on the outside.
• I try to always have some cooked chicken in the fridge - it's great for adding protein and flavor to a lunch like this.  
• These will all be eaten at room temperature.
• Cook extra quesadillas!  They keep great in the fridge, reheat easily, and make a great after school snack or quick lunch

Products I used:

• I core my apples with this.
• This is my favorite chef's knife, the one I use to slice my apples
• I sharpen my knives with this guy - it's cheap and it works great!
• Lunches are packed in EasyLunchboxes
• Sour cream is in these little Sistema dressing pots
• The peas have eyes! These little guys are a fun way to perk up your lunch!
• We pack our lunches in these Wildkin lunch bags.