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Veggie Quesadillas

This dish, full of veggies and cheese, is made with whole wheat tortillas. Top with salsa and use whatever veggies you have on hand.

  • 4 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • cooking oil spray
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1/2 broccoli head
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Spray pan with cooking oil spray.

3

Cook vegetables on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from pan.

4

Spray pan with cooking spray. Place tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle with half the vegetables and half of the cheese.

5

Place the other tortilla on top. Cook on medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla starts to brown.

6

Flip quesadilla. Cook for 4 minutes or until tortilla browns.

7

Repeat steps 3 through 5.

8

Cut each quesadilla in half. Serve with salsa.

9

Try a variety of vegetables: eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, cauliflower, garlic, corn, or spinach.

10

Season with fresh herbs: parsley, basil, cilantro, oregano, or dill.

11

Sprinkle dry herbs: Italian seasoning, chili powder, cumin, or your favorite.

12

Top with your favorite spicy salsa.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories326
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol16 mg
Carbohydrates53 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Total Sugars6 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein18 g
Minerals
Calcium332 mg
Potassium750 mg
Sodium720 mg
Copper287 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium100 mg
Phosphorus404 mg
Selenium38 mcg
Zinc3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A211 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B120.5 mg
Vitamin C107 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K87 mcg
Folate124 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.4 mg
Riboflavin0.4 mg
Niacin4 mg
Choline42 mg

Source:

  • University of Maryland Extension
  • Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program