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Vegetarian Quesadilla

Cheesy quesadilla loaded with peppers and spices.

mexicanvegetarian

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
380
Calories
kcal
14g
Protein
43g
Carbs
16g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ medium Spice

Ingredients

  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream (for serving)
  • Salsa (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add sliced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in spinach and spices; cook for another 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.

  4. 4

    Remove the vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside.

  5. 5

    Wipe the skillet clean and return to heat.

  6. 6

    Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese over one half of the tortilla.

  7. 7

    Add half of the vegetable mixture on top of the cheese and fold the tortilla in half.

  8. 8

    Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and cheese is melted.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat, cut into wedges, and serve with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.