Description
Vegetarian quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying dish, perfect for any meal. Bursting with melty cheese and vibrant vegetables, these crispy tortillas offer a delightful crunch and can be easily customized to your taste. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe provides comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper, onion, zucchini, cumin, and chili powder. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Add sautéed veggies on top, then fold the tortilla.
- Cook Until Golden: Cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Press down gently with a spatula while cooking.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from heat, slice into triangles, and serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg