Cheesy Veggie Quesadillas: A Kid-Friendly Recipe They’ll Love!

Looking for a recipe that your kids will actually eat? These Cheesy Veggie Quesadillas are a guaranteed hit! Packed with colorful veggies and gooey cheese, they’re not only delicious but also nutritious. Plus, they’re super easy to make, so you can involve your little ones in the cooking process. Let’s get started!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Rest Time 2 mins

Total Time 22 mins

Cooking Method: Pan-Frying

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Courses: Lunch, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Estimated Cost: 10

Calories: 300 calories per serving

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

These quesadillas are a fun and healthy way to sneak veggies into your kids’ meals. Filled with bell peppers, corn, and melted cheese, they’re crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a snack!

For the Quesadillas

4 small whole wheat tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bell peppers, finely chopped (use a mix of colors)
1/4 cup sweet corn kernels
1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

For Serving (Optional)

Salsa
Sour cream
Guacamole

Instructions

Prepare the Filling:

1
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheese, bell peppers, corn, black beans, garlic powder, and paprika.

Assemble the Quesadillas

2
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half over to create a semi-circle. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Cook the Quesadillas

3
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.

Serve

4
- Let the quesadillas cool for 2 minutes, then cut them into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 450mg19%
Potassium 200mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g24%

Vitamin C 300 mg
Calcium 250 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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