Flavorful Garden Vegetable Quesadillas
A delightful and savory option for a vegetarian meal, these quesadillas are filled with a medley of fresh garden vegetables and gooey cheddar cheese, all layered between two crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped bell pepper |
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| 1⁄2 | cup chopped zucchini |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped yellow squash |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped red onion |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped mushroom |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped carrot |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 6 | whole wheat tortillas |
| 1 1⁄4 | cups grated cheddar cheese |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large skillet, sauté the bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, red onions, mushrooms, and carrots in olive oil until just softened, approximately 7 minutes over medium heat. Remove the vegetables from the pan. |
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| 2. | Using the same skillet, coat it with cooking spray and place one tortilla. Sprinkle a layer of cheddar cheese, followed by a generous portion of the sautéed veggies, then another layer of cheese. Top with another tortilla. Cook until golden brown on each side, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring the cheese is melted. |
| 3. | Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 262.4 kcal |
| Protein | 13.2 g |
| Fat | 20.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.7 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița