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Meow-riffic Kitty Cat Quesadilla­s

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1 cup baby spinach

1⁄2 cup cooked shredded chicken

1⁄2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 (10") whole-wheat tortillas

1 English cucumber

1⁄2 red bell pepper

1 slice mild cheddar cheese

1 black olive, quartered

1 In bowl, mix first 3 ingredient­s. Divide evenly between tortillas; fold in half to form quesadilla­s. In skillet over medium-high heat, cook 3 min. per side or until cheese is melted.

2 Meanwhile, cut 4 round slices from cucumber. With julienne peeler, cut 16 long, thin strips from remaining cucumber. Cut 4 small circles from remaining cucumber. Cut 4 large triangles and 4 small triangles from bell pepper. Cut 4 large triangles from cheddar slice.

3 To assemble, place 2 cucumber rounds on bottom of each quesadilla to create cheeks. Arrange 3 cucumber strips over each for whiskers. Place small cucumber rounds above cheeks for eyes; top each with a black olive quarter for irises. Cut remaining cucumber strips into 3 pieces; arrange around eyes for lashes. Use small pepper triangles to create nose and mouth. Place cheese triangles above quesadilla for ears. Place 2 large pepper triangles below an ear for bow.

Active time: 10 min. Total time: 10 min. Makes: 2

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