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Quick Veggie Skillet Quesadillas

Quick Veggie Skillet Quesadillas for a Tasty Weekday Treat

Quick Veggie Skillet Quesadillas are a delicious option for a satisfying meal packed with colorful veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tortillas
  • 2 pieces Whole Wheat Tortillas or corn tortillas for gluten-free option
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers mix of red, yellow, and green
  • 1 cup Zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1 cup Mushrooms or substitute with spinach/kale
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil/butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for extra kick
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes and add olive oil.
  2. Add diced bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until tender.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the vegetables and stir for another minute.
  4. Place one tortilla in the skillet over the cooked veggies and top with shredded cheese and sautéed veggies. Place another tortilla on top.
  5. Cook the quesadilla for about 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and cheese is melting.
  6. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove the quesadilla, let it cool for a minute, slice into wedges, and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh veggies for best results and consider different cheeses for varied flavor.

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