Veggie Quesadillas Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
Description:
Looks like “junk food” but are a good way to sneak some veggies into your (or your kids) diet. Also great for game day. I make them for our poker parties or anytime we want a “good for you” snack.
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Keywords:
Cheese, Vegetable, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Stir Fry, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 zucchini
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 carrots
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bunch green onions
- 3 flour tortillas
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prep the Pan: Spray a pan with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat.
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Cook Veggies: Add all veggies except jalapeños and green onions to the pan and cook until tender, which should take about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prep the Grill: While the veggies are cooking, heat a grill (or another frying pan) and spray it with cooking spray.
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Fill the Tortillas: Place a tortilla in the heated pan and fill one side with about 1/2 cup of the cooked veggies.
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Add Cheese and More: Sprinkle shredded cheese, jalapeños, and sliced green onions over the veggies. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled side.
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Grill the Quesadillas: Grill the quesadilla for approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute on one side, depending on the heat. Then, carefully flip it over and grill the other side until golden and crispy.
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Slice and Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the pan and cut it into wedges or halves.
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Serve: Serve the veggie quesadillas with salsa and sour cream on the side, if desired.
These veggie quesadillas are not only delicious but also a sneaky way to get some extra veggies into your diet. They’re perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or even as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at parties. Enjoy the Tex-Mex flavors and the cheesy goodness without the guilt!
