Ingredients
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To make the Easy Veggie & Cheese Quesadilla, gather the following ingredients:
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas
- Cheese: 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional:
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced for some heat
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Making this dish is as simple as it is delicious. Follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by washing and slicing all your vegetables. Ensure they are cut thinly to allow even cooking.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the mushrooms and zucchini. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a layer of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
- Add a generous amount of the sautéed vegetables on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle more cheese over the vegetables for extra gooeyness.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas:
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a clean skillet over medium heat.
- Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with optional toppings like fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 400
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Protein: 15 grams