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Easy Veggie Quesadillas Recipe – Kid-Friendly, Cheesy Dinner Idea

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These easy veggie quesadillas are a quick, kid-friendly dinner packed with hidden veggies and gooey cheese. Perfect for picky eaters, they’re endlessly adaptable, simple to make, and deliver crispy, melty comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large flour tortillas (8-inch/20cm; whole wheat or gluten-free optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella)
  • 1 cup bell peppers, finely diced (any color)
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped small (optional)
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, grated or finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil (for cooking)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes or mild salsa (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables. Dice bell peppers, onion, and zucchini as small as possible. Chop spinach finely. Drain corn and black beans if using canned.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; cook for 2 minutes until starting to soften. Add zucchini and cook another 1-2 minutes. Add corn, spinach, and any optional add-ins.
  3. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper. Sauté until veggies are tender-crisp. Set mixture aside on a plate to cool slightly.
  4. Lay out tortillas. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over half of each tortilla (about 1/4 cup per quesadilla). Top with 2-3 tablespoons of veggie mixture, then another small handful of cheese. Fold tortillas in half and press gently to seal.
  5. Wipe skillet clean and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter or oil over medium heat. Add 2-3 quesadillas at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until golden-brown and crisp. Flip and cook another 2 minutes on the other side.
  6. If cheese isn’t fully melted, reduce heat to low, cover for 30 seconds, then check. Press gently with spatula if fillings escape.
  7. Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges or strips.
  8. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

For crispier quesadillas, brush tortillas with melted butter before cooking. Squeeze excess moisture from water-heavy veggies like zucchini. Don’t overfill quesadillas for easier flipping. Keep finished quesadillas warm in a low oven if batch cooking. Use gluten-free or dairy-free substitutes as needed.

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