Cheesy Vegetarian Quesadillas
These cheesy vegetarian quesadillas are filled with sautéed bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and black beans, all hugged between crispy tortillas and melty cheese. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meatless meal!
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or blend)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for greasing skillet
- as needed salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Stir in the black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until beans are heated and flavors blend. Remove from heat.
- Heat a separate skillet or griddle and lightly grease with butter or oil. Place a tortilla on the pan.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over half of the tortilla. Add a scoop of the veggie mixture and top with more cheese if desired.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Repeat the process for remaining tortillas and filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
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